Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon 1 V1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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z fc. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon Z fc
1 V2 | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon 1 V2
Z fc | 1 V2 | |||
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Released | June 2021 | ![]() | October 2012 | Fresher by 105 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon Z fc | |
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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 |