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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
43
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Launched October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 3 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the 1 V2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T2 1 V2 
LaunchedJuly 2016October 2012More recent by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T2 1 V2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and 1 V2 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and 1 V2.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography details
75
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
63
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography features
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
63
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon 1 V2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 73
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 278 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 340 pictures 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Price at launch $1,600 $599