Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 S2

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 S2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was manufactured 5 years after the 1 S2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the 1 S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 comes with external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the 1 S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 S2 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 11.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.