Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Launched April 2014
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced March 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") offer different sensor sizes.
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Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the 1 V3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 & Nikon 1 V3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon 1 V3
| Fujifilm X-T1 | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-T1
| 1 V3 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon 1 V3
| Fujifilm X-T1 | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 | March 2014 | Similar age | |
| Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus the 1 V3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and 1 V3 is 79 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and 1 V3.
As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Nikon 1 V3 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-04-14 | 2014-03-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5232 x 3488 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 171 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
| Total lenses | 54 | 13 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD (RGBW) | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | 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 | 8.0fps | 60.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 440 grams (0.97 lbs) | 381 grams (0.84 lbs) |
| 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 rating | not tested | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 384 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 310 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $997 |