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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 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
  • Released January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 2 years after the 1 J5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the 1 J5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 J5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018April 2015Newer by 35 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 J5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon 1 J5 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the 1 J5.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 J5.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (231g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography advice
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
64
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography information
88
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
80
lighter than average in class (231g)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J5
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon 1 J5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 171
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 479
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL24
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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