Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 5 years later than the 1 V2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the 1 V2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 V2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 features external 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 V2 has dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the 1 V2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 V2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 V2.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.