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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
45 Features
63 Overall
52

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The X-S20 was revealed 9 years after the 1 J3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the X-S20 scores against the 1 J3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon 1 J3

		

		

			
 X-S20 1 J3 
RevealedMay 2023November 2013Newer by 116 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kClearer display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 1 J3 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 J3

		

		

			
 X-S20 1 J3 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 features outer dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J3 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 J3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X-S20 versus the 1 J3.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and 1 J3 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and 1 J3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Portrait photography features
84
 manual focus
 fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
59
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography details
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)
70
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (201g)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
87
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery life (750 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
58
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography features
77
 great battery life (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (491g)
69
 lighter than competition (201g)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography info
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (750 shots)
64
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon 1 J3 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 includes external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)
30
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (201 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm X-S20Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Nikon 1 J3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 425 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 86 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 420
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,299 $170