Clicky

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J4
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the 1 J5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up vs the 1 J5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J5 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J5 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2015Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J5 has specifications 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-A2 versus Nikon 1 J5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the 1 J5.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon 1 J5 will provide extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Nikon 1 J5
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
does not have image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Sports photography camera
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
64
silent mode (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 per charge)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography factors
78
good battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
80
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
features touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (250 shots)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon 1 J5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 171
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 231g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 479
Other
Battery life 410 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL24
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $497