Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J1

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 4 years after the 1 J1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up vs the 1 J1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery and Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J1 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and the 1 J1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 J1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 J1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2S will have an advantage in sensor innovation.