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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 2 years later than the 1 J1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the 1 J1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-E2 1 J1 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 1 J1 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-E2 1 J1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the 1 J1.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and 1 J1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and 1 J1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
48
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Street photography with Nikon 1 J1
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (234g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography factors
69
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography factors
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (234g)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J1
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
34
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm X-E2Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Nikon 1 J1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 10MP
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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen 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 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 372
Other
Battery life 350 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $625