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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 7 years later than the 1 J1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the 1 J1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-A7 1 J1 
ReleasedSeptember 2019January 2012More recent by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k460kCrisper screen (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 1 J1 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-A7 1 J1 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 features physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the 1 J1.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 J1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 J1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will render greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (234g)
built-in flash
terrible battery (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J1
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon 1 J1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-11 2012-01-20
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 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 2,760k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 320g (0.71 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 372
Other
Battery life 440 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
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