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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J3
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was released 9 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1 J2 grades against the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sigma fp L

 1 J2 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon 1 J2

 fp L 1 J2 
RevealedMarch 2021August 2012More modern by 105 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma fp L

 1 J2 fp L 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J2 offers external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J2 vs the fp L.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and fp L.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give greater detail as a result of its extra 51MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
89
focusing manually
resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
69
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (238g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography details
Sigma fp L Travel photography details
60
lighter than average (238g)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
73
weather proof
offers touch to focus
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp L Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (238g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
38
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma fp L
 Nikon 1 J2Sigma fp L
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon 1 J2 Sigma fp L
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-09 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 135 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Leica L
Number of lenses 13 40
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $550 $2,499