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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon 1 V3

The Fujifilm X20 and the Nikon 1 V3 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in January 2013 and March 2014. The X20 is a fixed lens compact, while the V3 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on a 2/3 (X20) and an one-inch (V3) sensor. The Fujifilm has a resolution of 12 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 18.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Fujifilm X20
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Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X20   Nikon 1 V3
Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
28-112mm f/2.0-2.8 Nikon 1 mount lenses
12 MP – Two Thirds sensor 18.2 MP – 1" sensor
1080/60p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 100-12,800 ISO 160-12,800
Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
2.8" LCD – 460k dots 3.0" LCD – 1037k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Tilting touchscreen
12 shutter flaps per second 60 shutter flaps per second
270 shots per battery charge310 shots per battery charge
117 x 70 x 57 mm, 353 g 111 x 65 x 33 mm, 381 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Fujifilm X20 and the Nikon 1 V3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Fujifilm X20 and the Nikon 1 V3 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The X20 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the V3 is only available in black.

Size Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon 1 V3
Compare X20 versus V3 top
Comparison X20 or V3 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon 1 V3 is notably smaller (12 percent) than the Fujifilm X20. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the X20 nor the V3 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the X20 has a lens built in, whereas the V3 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

Concerning battery life, the X20 gets 270 shots out of its Fujifilm NP-50 battery, while the V3 can take 310 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL20a power pack.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Fujifilm X20 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 353 g 270 i Jan 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V3 111 mm 65 mm 33 mm 381 g 310 i Mar 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G5 X 112 mm 76 mm 44 mm 353 g 210 i Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G7 X 103 mm 60 mm 40 mm 304 g 210 i Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G15 107 mm 76 mm 40 mm 352 g 350 i Sep 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon G16 109 mm 76 mm 40 mm 356 g 360 i Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 350 g 270 i Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X30 119 mm 72 mm 60 mm 423 g 470 i Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm XQ1 100 mm 59 mm 33 mm 206 g 240 i Oct 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Leica D-LUX 6 111 mm 68 mm 46 mm 298 g 330 i Sep 2012 US$ 699ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J4 100 mm 60 mm 29 mm 232 g 300 i Apr 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J5 98 mm 60 mm 32 mm 231 g 250 i Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V1 113 mm 76 mm 44 mm 383 g 350 i Sep 2011 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V2 109 mm 82 mm 46 mm 278 g 310 i Oct 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon P7800 119 mm 78 mm 50 mm 399 g 350 i Sep 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Olympus Stylus 1 116 mm 87 mm 57 mm 402 g 410 i Oct 2013 US$ 699ebay.com
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Panasonic LX7 111 mm 68 mm 46 mm 298 g 330 i Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The X20 was launched at a lower price than the V3, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Fujifilm X20 features a 2/3 sensor and the Nikon 1 V3 an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the V3 is 100 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 3.9 and 2.7. The sensor in the X20 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the V3 offers a 3:2 aspect.

Fujifilm X20 and Nikon 1 V3 sensor measures

With 18.2MP, the V3 offers a higher resolution than the X20 (12MP), but the V3 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 2.52μm versus 2.20μm for the X20) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the V3 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 2 months) than the X20, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon 1 V3 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the V3 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 26.2 x 17.4 inches or 66.4 x 44.3 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 20.9 x 14 inches or 53.2 x 35.4 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 17.4 x 11.6 inches or 44.3 x 29.5 cm. The corresponding values for the Fujifilm X20 are 20 x 15 inches or 50.8 x 38.1 cm for good quality, 16 x 12 inches or 40.6 x 30.5 cm for very good quality, and 13.3 x 10 inches or 33.9 x 25.4 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Fujifilm X20 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon 1 V3 are ISO 160 to ISO 12800 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. The X20 uses Fujifilm's X-Trans layout of photosites, while the V3 employs the more common Bayer array.

X20 versus V3 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Fujifilm X20 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.110.9-46246
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Nikon 1 V3 1-inch 18.2 5232 34881080/60p20.810.738452
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Canon G5 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.347162
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Canon G7 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p23.012.755671
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Canon G15 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/24p19.911.516546
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Canon G16 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60p21.011.723054
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Fujifilm X10 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.511.324550
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Fujifilm X30 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.411.2-31249
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Fujifilm XQ1 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.311.0-39047
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Leica D-LUX 6 1/1.7 10.0 3648 27361080/60p19.810.8-30343
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Nikon 1 J4 1-inch 18.2 5232 34881080/60p20.810.742653
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Nikon 1 J5 1-inch 20.7 5568 37124K/15p21.112.047965
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Nikon 1 V1 1-inch 10.0 3872 25921080/60i21.311.034654
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Nikon 1 V2 1-inch 14.2 4608 30721080/60p20.210.840350
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Nikon P7800 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/30p21.211.720054
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Olympus Stylus 1 1/1.7 11.8 3968 29761080/30p20.711.617951
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Panasonic LX7 1/1.7 10.0 3648 27361080/60p20.711.714750
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/60p).

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the X20 has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the V3 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the V3 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the DF-N1000. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon 1 V3 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Screen
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Fujifilm X20optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 V3optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Canon G5 X2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/2000s 5.9/s i i
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Canon G7 Xi i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 6.5/s i i
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Canon G15optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 2.1/s i i
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Canon G16optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 2.2/s i i
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Fujifilm X10optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
8.
 
Fujifilm X302360 i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
9.
 
Fujifilm XQ1i i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Leica D-LUX 6optional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
11.
 
Nikon 1 J4i i3.0 / 1037 Fixed i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 J5i i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 V11440 i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 V21440 i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 15.0/s i i
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Nikon P7800921 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus Stylus 11440 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 7.0/s i i
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Panasonic LX7optional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The V3 has a touchscreen, while the X20 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the V3 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon 1 V3 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The X20 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the V3 uses micro SDXC cards. The V3 supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the X20 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon 1 V3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Fujifilm X20istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon 1 V3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G5 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G7 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G15istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G16istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X30istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm XQ1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Leica D-LUX 6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
11.
 
Nikon 1 J4istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
12.
 
Nikon 1 J5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
13.
 
Nikon 1 V1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
14.
 
Nikon 1 V2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
15.
 
Nikon P7800istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus Stylus 1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic LX7istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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It is notable that the X20 has a hotshoe, while the V3 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

Both the X20 and the V3 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The X20 was replaced by the Fujifilm X30, while the V3 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the X20 and V3 can be found, respectively, in the Fujifilm X20 Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon 1 V3 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Fujifilm X20 and the Nikon 1 V3? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Fujifilm X20:

  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Ready to shoot: Has a lens built-in, whereas the V3 requires a separate lens.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter even though it comes with a built-in lens (unlike the V3).
  • Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in January 2013).

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Advantages of the Nikon 1 V3:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (18.2 vs 12MP), which boosts linear resolution by 26%.
  • Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.8") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1037k vs 460k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (60 vs 12 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More flexible: Takes interchangeable lenses and can thus be used with specialty optics.
  • More compact: Is smaller (111x65mm vs 117x70mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (310 versus 270) out of a single battery charge.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More modern: Was introduced somewhat (1 year and 2 months) more recently.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the V3 is the clear winner of the contest (19 : 7 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

X20 07:19 V3

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Fujifilm X20 and the Nikon 1 V3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Travel-Zoom Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the X20 or the V3 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Fujifilm X204/5+ +..77/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V33/5....76/1004.5/54/5 Mar 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G5 X5/5+ +..78/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G7 X4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G154/5+..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon G164/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10......76/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X304/5....76/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm XQ1........4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Leica D-LUX 6........4/54/5 Sep 2012 US$ 699ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J43/5......4.5/54/5 Apr 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J5........4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V1..+..69/1004.5/54/5 Sep 2011 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V23/5......4.5/54/5 Oct 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon P78003/5......4/54.5/5 Sep 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Olympus Stylus 1..+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 699ebay.com
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Panasonic LX73/5+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon 1 V3

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon 1 V3
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens 28-112mm f/2.0-2.8 Nikon 1 mount lenses
Launch Date January 2013 March 2014
Launch Price USD 599 USD 799
Sensor Specs Fujifilm X20 Nikon 1 V3
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Two Thirds Sensor 1" Sensor
Sensor Size 8.8 x 6.6 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 58.08 mm2 116.16 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 11 mm 15.9 mm
Crop Factor 3.9x 2.7x
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixels 18.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 pixels 5232 x 3488 pixels
Pixel Pitch 2.20 μm 2.52 μm
Pixel Density 20.66 MP/cm2 15.71 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 12,800 ISO 160 - 12,800 ISO
Image Processor EXR Processor II EXPEED 4
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 52
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 20.8
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 10.7
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 384
Screen Specs Fujifilm X20 Nikon 1 V3
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
Viewfinder Field of View 85%
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.8inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 460k dots 1037k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Fujifilm X20 Nikon 1 V3
Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing AidFocus Peakingno Peaking Feature
Continuous Shooting 12 shutter flaps/s 60 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards mSDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Fujifilm X20 Nikon 1 V3
External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port no MIC socket External MIC port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Body Specs Fujifilm X20 Nikon 1 V3
Battery Type Fujifilm NP-50 Nikon EN-EL20a
Battery Life (CIPA)270 shots per charge310 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57 mm
(4.6 x 2.8 x 2.2 in)
111 x 65 x 33 mm
(4.4 x 2.6 x 1.3 in)
Camera Weight 353 g (12.5 oz) 381 g (13.4 oz)
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