Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J1

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 23 months later than the 1 J1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the 1 J1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Nikon 1 J1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J1 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 J1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the 1 J1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 J1 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 J1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.