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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(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
Nikon 1 V3
(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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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

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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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 2 months later than the 1 V3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 1 V3 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer 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 
AnnouncedApril 2014March 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon 1 V3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
69
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography highlights
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
63
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 shots)
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging factors
33
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon 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