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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was revealed 3 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades versus the 1 J1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J1 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 1 J1 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the 1 J1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A2 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A2 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography highlights
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography features
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J1
58
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
78
good battery (410 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
60
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon 1 J1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 372
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $370 $625