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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the 1 AW1 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 6 months earlier than the 1 AW1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the 1 AW1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 AW1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 1 AW1 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 AW1

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 AW1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013September 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 AW1 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the 1 AW1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 AW1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 AW1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Street photography with Nikon 1 AW1
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Sports photography camera
49
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
60
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
63
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging information
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 AW1
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon 1 AW1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon 1 AW1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2013-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro EXPEED 3A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 135
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 356 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 428
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $0