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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
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Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 2 years later than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up vs the 1 J2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J2 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012Fresher by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Nikon 1 J2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J2.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
48
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (238g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography factors
58
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 shots)
max fps low (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography information
78
great battery life (410 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
60
lighter than average (238g)
built-in flash
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
70
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no external mic port
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (238g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon 1 J2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-08-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed 3
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 resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 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 rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 363
Other
Battery life 410 photos 230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $370 $550