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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 14 months after the 1 V2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the 1 V2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-A1 1 V2 
IntroducedNovember 2013October 2012More modern by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-A1 1 V2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Nikon 1 V2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 V2 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 V2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A1 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
66
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
63
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
63
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
63
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging details
31
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
29
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-A1Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Nikon 1 V2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2012-10-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 3A
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 73
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 278g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 403
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 310 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $599