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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 20 months after the 1 J2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the 1 J2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E2 1 J2 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2012More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E2 1 J2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Nikon 1 J2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and 1 J2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and 1 J2.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Street photography camera
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (238 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography details
69
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography details
72
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors in class (238 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery (230 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J2
34
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (238 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-E2Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Nikon 1 J2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2012-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 3
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 363
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
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