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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
52
Overall
54
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Nikon 1 J3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 17 months earlier than the 1 J3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the 1 J3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 J3 
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 1 J3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2012Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 J3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 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-Pro1 versus Nikon 1 J3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the 1 J3.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 J3 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 J3.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J3 Portrait photography advice
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
58
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
57
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography information
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (300 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging advice
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (201g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Nikon 1 J3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-06-28 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,169 $170