Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 V2

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 11 months after the 1 V2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores against the 1 V2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 & Nikon 1 V2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 has outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 V2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the 1 V2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 V2 is 87 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 V2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-M1 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-M1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.