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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 17 months after the 1 V3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the 1 V3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 1 V3 
ReleasedAugust 2015March 2014Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 1 V3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and 1 V3 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and 1 V3.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
69
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography details
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
low battery (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography info
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 CIPA)
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging features
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging features
33
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon 1 V3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon 1 V3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2014-03-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 171
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 381 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 384
Other
Battery life 350 images 310 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,299 $997