Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced April 2015
- Older Model is Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 16 months prior to the 1 J5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the 1 J5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A1 & Nikon 1 J5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Nikon 1 J5
Fujifilm X-A1 | 1 J5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-A1
1 J5 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Sharper screen (+117k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 J5
Fujifilm X-A1 | 1 J5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Nikon 1 J5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the 1 J5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 J5 is 87 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 J5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Nikon 1 J5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Nikon 1 J5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2015-04-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | Expeed 5A |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 171 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lb) | 231 grams (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 479 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | EN-EL24 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $329 | $497 |