Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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.
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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.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 & Nikon 1 J5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.
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 resolution | 1037k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J5
| Fujifilm X-A2 | 1 J5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | April 2015 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A2 | Nikon 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 |