Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon 1 AW1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon 1 AW1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100V was introduced 6 years later than the 1 AW1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V scores vs the 1 AW1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100V and Nikon 1 AW1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V offers outside measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 AW1 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon 1 AW1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the 1 AW1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and 1 AW1 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and 1 AW1.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100V with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X100V will give more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100V should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.