Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Launched February 2013
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J4

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 3 years before the 1 J5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades vs the 1 J5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 & Nikon 1 J5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon 1 J5
Fujifilm X-E1 | 1 J5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-E1
1 J5 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 J5
Fujifilm X-E1 | 1 J5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon 1 J5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the 1 J5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 J5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 J5.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer you greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Nikon 1 J5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-E1 | Nikon 1 J5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-02-28 | 2015-04-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Pro | Expeed 5A |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 21MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
Number of lenses | 54 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350g (0.77 pounds) | 231g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 479 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | W126 | EN-EL24 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $497 |