Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J1

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Nikon 1 J1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 7 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the 1 J1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Nikon 1 J1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 enjoys outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J1 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Nikon 1 J1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the 1 J1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 J1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 J1.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide greater detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.