Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Nikon 1 V3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X-T1 IR | 1 V3 | |||
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Released | August 2015 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR
1 V3 | Fujifilm X-T1 IR | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X-T1 IR | 1 V3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 IR | Nikon 1 V3 | |
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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 |