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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 8 years after the 1 J2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores against the 1 J2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-S10 1 J2 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2012Newer by 100 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-S10 1 J2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides external dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 J2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and 1 J2 is 73 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and 1 J2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce extra detail having an extra 16MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography info
75
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
more heavy than average in class (465 grams)
69
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (238g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography information
86
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
bad battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography info
76
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (465 grams)
60
lighter than average in class (238 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging features
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
more heavy than average in class (465g)
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (238 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon 1 J2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2012-08-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 363
Other
Battery life 325 shots 230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $999 $550