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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T10 was manufactured 18 months later than the 1 J3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades against the 1 J3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-T10 1 J3 
LaunchedMay 2015November 2013Fresher by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 1 J3 Fujifilm X-T10 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-T10 1 J3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 against the 1 J3.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and 1 J3 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and 1 J3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T10 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T10 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
58
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography information
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography information
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
70
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography advice
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
57
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography features
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,000)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm X-T10Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Nikon 1 J3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-05-19 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 51000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 77 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381g (0.84 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $800 $170