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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 10 months after the 1 J5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the 1 J5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-E2S 1 J5 
LaunchedJanuary 2016April 2015More modern by 10 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-E2S 1 J5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and the 1 J5.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 J5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 J5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography highlights
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J5
70
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
64
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition (231g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (250 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
35
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon 1 J5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon 1 J5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 171
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 231 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL24
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $497