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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced 23 months later than the 1 V1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-A1 1 V1 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2012More recent by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 1 V1 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-A1 1 V1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V1 has dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Nikon 1 V1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the 1 V1.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 V1 is 87 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 V1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A1 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V1
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
53
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography info
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
41
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
31
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm X-A1Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Nikon 1 V1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 350 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $670