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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
87 Imaging
57 Features
63 Overall
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Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 2 months earlier than the 1 J3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the 1 J3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon 1 J3

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-M1 1 J3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm X-M1

					

					

						
 1 J3 Fujifilm X-M1 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J3

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-M1 1 J3 
LaunchedSeptember 2013November 2013Same generation
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J3 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the 1 J3.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 J3 is 87 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 J3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-M1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

						Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
58
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography advice
76
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
70
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography info
53
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect auto focus
57
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography info
66
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition in class (201g)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography information
70
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
 missing Timelapse mode
64
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
31
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing external microphone jack
30
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm X-M1Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Nikon 1 J3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 49 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 420
Other
Battery life 350 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $170