Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon V3

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon V3

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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1 inch 116.2mm²
18.4 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Nikon V3

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 2.52 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon V3 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.37 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.0 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
40 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

Very compact for an interchangeable-lens camera; Generous kit includes lens, high-res electronic viewfinder and accessory grip; Good image quality for the sensor size; Amazing burst performance; Lightning-fast autofocus; Intuitive touch-screen makes focusing a snap
Smaller sensor than most rivals limits possibilities for available-light shooting; Program mode opts for wide-open aperture most of the time; Limited dynamic range; Noisy shadows; Below-average battery life; Pricey when considering its image quality
Read our Nikon V3 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX11

Nikon V3

Samsung NX11

$1197
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$649
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon V3 vs Samsung NX11

Compared to Pentax K-01

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-01

$499
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-01

Nikon V3

Pentax K-01

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon V3 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$499
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Nikon V3

Sony NEX-6

$1197
1 inch

Touchscreen
External Mic Jack

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon V3 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Nikon J3

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon J3

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$617
1 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon J3

Nikon V3

Nikon J3

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$617
1 inch

Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon V3 vs Nikon J3

Compared to Nikon AW1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon AW1

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon AW1

Nikon V3

Nikon AW1

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$797
1 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Nikon V3 vs Nikon AW1

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