Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 J5

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 4 years later than the 1 J5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the 1 J5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 & Nikon 1 J5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J5 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the 1 J5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 J5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 J5.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will result in extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.