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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J1
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J3
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sigma fp, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J2 grades against the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sigma fp

 1 J2 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon 1 J2

 fp 1 J2 
AnnouncedJuly 2019August 2012More recent by 84 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma fp

 1 J2 fp 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1 J2 versus the fp.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and fp.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will give you extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
69
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (238 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography features
Sigma fp Sports photography features
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J2
Travel photography with Sigma fp
60
lighter than competitors (238 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
environment proof
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging features
Sigma fp Vlogging features
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (238 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
37
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma fp
 Nikon 1 J2Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon 1 J2 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-09 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 135 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Leica L
Total lenses 13 30
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 422 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 363 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $2,050