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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 4 years later than the 1 J2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the 1 J2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-T20 1 J2 
RevealedJanuary 2017August 2012Fresher by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-T20 1 J2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 J2 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 J2.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will deliver more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (238g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
75
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography highlights
76
features focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (238g)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J2
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon 1 J2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2012-08-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 135
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $550