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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 17 months after the 1 V2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores against the 1 V2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-E2 1 V2 
ReleasedMarch 2014October 2012Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-E2 1 V2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Nikon 1 V2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and 1 V2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and 1 V2.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography factors
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography advice
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
72
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V2
34
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
29
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-E2Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Nikon 1 V2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2012-10-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 278 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life 350 photos 310 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $599