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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 4 years later than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up against the 1 J2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-A10 1 J2 
IntroducedDecember 2016August 2012Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-A10 1 J2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and 1 J2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and 1 J2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A10 will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A10 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography factors
69
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Street photography with Nikon 1 J2
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 shots)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Travel photography camera
86
good battery power (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (238g)
built-in flash
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging info
62
screen is selfie friendly
features face detection focus
no image stabilization
video res low (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-A10Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Nikon 1 J2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-12-01 2012-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 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 None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 238 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 363
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $499 $550