Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Launched June 2012
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
(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
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V2

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 20 months before the 1 V3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Nikon 1 V3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | 1 V3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+193k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
1 V3 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | 1 V3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the 1 V3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 V3 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 V3.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Nikon 1 V3 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-06-28 | 2014-03-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Pro | Expeed 4A |
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 surface area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5232 x 3488 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
Available lenses | 54 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 pounds) | 381 grams (0.84 pounds) |
Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photos | 310 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | EN-EL20a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,169 | $997 |