Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon 1 J5

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon 1 J5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 10 months after the 1 J5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up against the 1 J5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon 1 J5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon 1 J5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the 1 J5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and 1 J5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and 1 J5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.