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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2022
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was unveiled 8 years after the 1 V3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades against the 1 V3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-H2 1 V3 
ReleasedSeptember 2022March 2014Newer by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-H2 1 V3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon 1 V3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and 1 V3 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and 1 V3.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will resolve more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
MP count high (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
69
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
heavier than competitors (660g)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography features
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (680 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery power (680 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count high (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
68
has touch focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography features
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (680 per charge)
has double storage slots
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging advice
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with mic port
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-H2Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Nikon 1 V3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-08 2014-03-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 171
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 82 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 381 gr (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 384
Other
Battery life 680 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,999 $997