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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 14 months after the 1 V1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the 1 V1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 V1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 1 V1 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 V1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V1 has measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon 1 V1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the 1 V1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 V1 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 V1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography details
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography advice
49
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
41
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon 1 V1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro -
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 area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 135
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
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 speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $670