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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 21 months later than the 1 V1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the 1 V1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-M1 1 V1 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2012Fresher by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 1 V1 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-M1 1 V1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has specifications of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Nikon 1 V1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the 1 V1.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 V1 is 87 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 V1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-M1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-M1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography details
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
53
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
41
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging info
31
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm X-M1Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Nikon 1 V1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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 data format 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $670