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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(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
Nikon 1 J5
(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  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 J5 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2013More modern by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography features
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than average (231g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography factors
48
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
63
silent mode (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography features
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than average (231g)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging information
32
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (231 grams)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon 1 J5
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