Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J5

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed 17 months after the 1 J5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the 1 J5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 J5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the 1 J5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 J5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 J5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will render more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.