Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon 1 J3

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Nikon 1 J3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 2 years after the 1 J3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the 1 J3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Nikon 1 J3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Nikon 1 J3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the 1 J3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and 1 J3 is 74 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and 1 J3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.