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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was revealed 7 years later than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades vs the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 1 J2 
RevealedOctober 2019August 2012Fresher by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 1 J2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 J2 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 J2.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide more detail because of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
82
you can focus manually
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (238g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography factors
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography details
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent MP (26MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors in class (238g)
flash built-in
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging details
36
touch screen
supports face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (238 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Nikon 1 J2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2012-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 gr (1.10 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 363
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $2,000 $550