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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured 3 years after the 1 V1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades versus the 1 V1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 V1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 1 V1 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 V1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V1 has specifications of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the 1 V1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 V1 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 V1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A2 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography advice
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography highlights
58
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (410 shots)
low frames per second (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
78
good battery pack (410 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon 1 V1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.6fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $370 $670