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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J3
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P7000
  • New Model is Nikon P7700
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very similar but the 1 J2 (1") and P7100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The 1 J2 was manufactured 6 months later than the P7100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P7100 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 J2 grades against the P7100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Nikon P7100

 1 J2 P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Nikon 1 J2

 P7100 1 J2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon P7100

 1 J2 P7100 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 provides outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J2 and the P7100.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and P7100 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and P7100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
Portrait photography with Nikon P7100
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
45
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography advice
Nikon P7100 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (238 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (395g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J2
Sports photography with Nikon P7100
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery life (230 shots)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography details
Nikon P7100 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (238 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
56
great battery (350 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (395g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
52
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7100 Vlogging highlights
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (238 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (395 grams)
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon P7100
 Nikon 1 J2Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 J2 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-09 2012-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 135 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 41
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.7
DXO Low light score 363 165
Other
Battery life 230 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $750