Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Revealed September 2013
(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
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
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On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") provide different sensor measurements.
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Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the 1 J5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-M1 & Nikon 1 J5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon 1 J5
| Fujifilm X-M1 | 1 J5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-M1
| 1 J5 | Fujifilm X-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 | September 2013 | More recent by 18 months | |
| Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 J5
| Fujifilm X-M1 | 1 J5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Nikon 1 J5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the 1 J5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 J5 is 87 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 J5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon 1 J5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be behind in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-M1 | Nikon 1 J5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm X-M1 | Nikon 1 J5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-09-17 | 2015-04-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Processor II | Expeed 5A |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 21MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 171 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 13 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | EN-EL24 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $399 | $497 |