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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H2 was released 10 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the 1 V2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-H2 1 V2 
LaunchedSeptember 2022October 2012More recent by 121 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-H2 1 V2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 comes with physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has sizing of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and 1 V2 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and 1 V2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
heavier than average (660g)
63
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (680 shots)
has phase detect AF
63
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (680 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is fantastic (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (660 grams)
62
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography information
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (680 shots)
has double storage slots
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging features
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has mic port
heavier than average (660g)
29
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-H2Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Nikon 1 V2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-08 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 73
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 82 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 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 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 278g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 680 pictures 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $1,999 $599