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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
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
  • Announced October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon 1 V2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was manufactured 2 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the 1 V2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 1 V2 
AnnouncedAugust 2015October 2012More recent by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 1 V2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has sizing of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon 1 V2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and 1 V2 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and 1 V2.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
63
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon 1 V2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon 1 V2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-08-03 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 278 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots 310 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,299 $599