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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 6 years after the 1 V2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the 1 V2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-A7 1 V2 
RevealedSeptember 2019October 2012Newer by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k921kClearer display (+1839k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-A7 1 V2 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon 1 V2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 V2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 V2.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will render more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
80
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
63
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography features
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
88
good battery power (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging highlights
81
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
29
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon 1 V2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2012-10-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,760 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 lbs) 278g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life 440 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $599