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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V3
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon 1 V2 versus Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and Z fc (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was launched 9 years prior to the Z fc and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon Z fc

 1 V2 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon 1 V2

 Z fc 1 V2 
ReleasedJune 2021October 2012Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z fc

 1 V2 Z fc 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the Z fc.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and Z fc is 85 and 79 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and Z fc.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z fc will give you more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
66
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z fc Sports photography factors
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
68
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography info
Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
72
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (300 shots)
heavier than others in class (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography features
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging info
Nikon Z fc Vlogging info
29
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (445g)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z fc
 Nikon 1 V2Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Nikon Z fc
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-10-24 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 73 209
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Nikon Z
Available lenses 13 21
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 grams (0.61 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $949