Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J5

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was manufactured 4 years after the 1 J5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores versus the 1 J5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Nikon 1 J5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has got exterior dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon 1 J5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the 1 J5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 J5 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and 1 J5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will produce more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.