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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
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
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 2 years later than the 1 J5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the 1 J5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J5 
ReleasedSeptember 2017April 2015Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 J5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the 1 J5.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J5.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
64
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Nikon 1 J5
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (231g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography factors
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography details
77
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
80
lighter than competitors (231g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (1")
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J5
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (231g)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon 1 J5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 171
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL24
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $700 $497