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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out 7 months later than the 1 J2 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the 1 J2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 J2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013August 2012More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-E1 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 J2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 J2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 J2.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography features
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (238g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography advice
49
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography info
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
32
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (238g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon 1 J2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-28 2012-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 135
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 363
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 230 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $550