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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon 1 J4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was announced 5 years later than the 1 J4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up versus the 1 J4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 1 J4 
IntroducedOctober 2019April 2014More recent by 68 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1037kCrisper screen (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 1 J4 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon 1 J4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the 1 J4.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 J4 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 J4.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
great MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
56
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (232 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography information
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
great MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
great MP (26MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (232g)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (300 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography features
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
great MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging highlights
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Nikon 1 J4
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-23 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $2,000 $600