Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Nikon 1 J3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 J3
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | 1 J3 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
1 J3 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J3
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | 1 J3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Nikon 1 J3 | |
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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 |