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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
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-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was brought out 5 years later than the 1 J5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the 1 J5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-E4 1 J5 
ReleasedJanuary 2021April 2015Fresher by 71 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kClearer screen (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-E4 1 J5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Nikon 1 J5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the 1 J5.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and 1 J5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and 1 J5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than average (231g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography info
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J5
88
great battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count high (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
80
lighter than average (231 grams)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging info
82
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (231g)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon 1 J5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 171
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 58 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL24
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $849 $497