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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 5 years later than the 1 J5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the 1 J5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-S10 1 J5 
RevealedOctober 2020April 2015Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-S10 1 J5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the 1 J5.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and 1 J5 is 73 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and 1 J5.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
64
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography advice
75
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
heavier than others (465 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (231g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J5
85
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J5
76
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing MP (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (465g)
80
lighter than competitors (231g)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (250 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J5
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
heavier than others (465 grams)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (231g)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon 1 J5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2015-04-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 5A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 171
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 479
Other
Battery life 325 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL24
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $999 $497