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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed 5 years after the 1 V2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades vs the 1 V2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-H1 1 V2 
LaunchedFebruary 2018October 2012More modern by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-H1 1 V2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 comes with external measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and 1 V2 is 61 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and 1 V2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will offer more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
66
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
63
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (310 CIPA)
63
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery (310 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery (310 CIPA)
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
29
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-H1Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Nikon 1 V2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 73
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 278g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
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