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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
43
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(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
Nikon 1 V2
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 1 V2 
RevealedApril 2014October 2012More modern by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

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

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-T1 

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 1 V2 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
66
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
63
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low battery pack (350 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging advice
33
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
29
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon 1 V2
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