Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J1
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
- Announced January 2018
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched January 2012
- Successor is Nikon 1 J2
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Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-A5 was announced 6 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the 1 J1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon 1 J1
| Fujifilm X-A5 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2018 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 74 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-A5
| 1 J1 | Fujifilm X-A5 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J1
| Fujifilm X-A5 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon 1 J1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the 1 J1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J1 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J1.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A5 | Nikon 1 J1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A5 | Nikon 1 J1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2018-01-31 | 2012-01-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 91 | 135 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
| Total lenses | 54 | 13 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m (at ISO 200) | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/60 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 361 grams (0.80 pounds) | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 372 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | EN-EL20 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $500 | $625 |
