Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 4 years later than the 1 AW1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the 1 AW1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Nikon 1 AW1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon 1 AW1 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the 1 AW1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 AW1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 AW1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will deliver more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.