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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 3 years later than the 1 J4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the 1 J4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 J4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018April 2014More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 J4 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon 1 J4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the 1 J4.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J4.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
56
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography information
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
74
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography information
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
good megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography factors
88
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging advice
81
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon 1 J4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 171
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $600