Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Launched April 2014
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
- Successor is Nikon 1 V3

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") possess different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-T1 was brought out 18 months after the 1 V2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the 1 V2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon 1 V2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon 1 V2
Fujifilm X-T1 | 1 V2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | October 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-T1
1 V2 | Fujifilm X-T1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon 1 V2
Fujifilm X-T1 | 1 V2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus the 1 V2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and 1 V2 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and 1 V2.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T1 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Nikon 1 V2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-T1 | Nikon 1 V2 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-14 | 2012-10-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 73 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 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 friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD (RGBW) | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 | 8.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (ISO100) | - |
Flash modes | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 440 grams (0.97 pounds) | 278 grams (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 score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 403 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 310 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | EN-EL21 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $599 |