Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J5

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced 3 years earlier than the 1 J5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the 1 J5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J5 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the 1 J5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 J5 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 J5.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will provide greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind in sensor tech.