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Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100F
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100T was launched 2 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100T grades against the 1 J1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X100T 1 J1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012More modern by 33 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X100T

 1 J1 Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X100T 1 J1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100T provides external measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100T vs the 1 J1.

Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and 1 J1 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100T and 1 J1.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100T because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100T will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100T should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100T
Street photography with Nikon 1 J1
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
57
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Travel photography camera
73
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (234g)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
56
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging highlights
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm X100TNikon 1 J1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X100T Nikon 1 J1
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-01-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 372
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $899 $625