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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
48
Features
79
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was brought out 4 years after the 1 V3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up against the 1 V3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-T3 1 V3 
IntroducedSeptember 2018March 2014More modern by 55 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-T3 1 V3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon 1 V3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and 1 V3 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and 1 V3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
68
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography information
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography information
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
61
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography advice
74
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon 1 V3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-06 2014-03-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Expeed 4A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 171
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 pounds) 381g (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 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 390 photos 310 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,500 $997