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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 5 years later than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the 1 J2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 J2 
LaunchedJanuary 2018August 2012Fresher by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 J2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J2.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (238g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J2
88
great battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competitors (238 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon 1 J2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2012-08-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
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 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 135
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 363
Other
Battery life 450 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $550