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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was introduced 3 years later than the 1 J2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E2S 1 J2 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2012More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E2S 1 J2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 J2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 J2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E2S will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Street photography camera
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (238 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography information
70
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography highlights
72
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (238 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery (230 per charge)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
not so great battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
35
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (238g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon 1 J2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon 1 J2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2012-08-09
Body design 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 135
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/60s
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 238g (0.52 pounds)
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 score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 363
Other
Battery life 350 images 230 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $550