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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 4 years after the 1 J3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the 1 J3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 J3 
ReleasedJanuary 2018November 2013More modern by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 1 J3 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 J3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the 1 J3.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J3.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will result in greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
58
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
57
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J3
88
good battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (201g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon 1 J3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 91 135
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 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 rate 6.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 420
Other
Battery life 450 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $170