Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the 1 AW1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was launched 3 years later than the 1 AW1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the 1 AW1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A10 & Nikon 1 AW1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery & Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon 1 AW1 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the 1 AW1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and 1 AW1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and 1 AW1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A10 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.