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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 V2 
RevealedJanuary 2018October 2012More recent by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 V2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography features
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
63
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery power (450 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
29
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon 1 V2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2012-10-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3A
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 73
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 15.0fps
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) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 278 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life 450 photos 310 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL21
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 One One
Launch price $500 $599