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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was introduced 5 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the 1 V2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T3 1 V2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018October 2012Fresher by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T3 1 V2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and 1 V2 is 71 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and 1 V2.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will give greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
63
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
63
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography advice
74
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging advice
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon 1 V2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2012-10-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Expeed 3A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 278g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life 390 photos 310 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $1,500 $599