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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 4 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up vs the 1 V2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T20 1 V2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017October 2012More recent by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T20 1 V2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 V2 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 V2.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer you more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography details
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
63
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography details
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography information
76
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon 1 V2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 73
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 278 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $599