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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(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
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
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 V3 
Screen resolution1230k1037kClearer screen (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
ReleasedMarch 2014June 2012More recent by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 V3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
69
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
45
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (310 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (310 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging advice
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
35
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Nikon 1 V3
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