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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
43
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Launched October 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 3 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up vs the 1 V2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-E2S 1 V2 
LaunchedJanuary 2016October 2012Fresher by 40 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-E2S 1 V2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 V2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 V2.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E2S will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
63
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
63
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography factors
72
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging factors
34
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
29
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon 1 V2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon 1 V2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2012-10-24
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 73
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 278 grams (0.61 lb)
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 rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 403
Other
Battery life 350 images 310 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $599