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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91 Imaging
52 Features
78 Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was announced 8 years after the 1 J5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the X-S20 matches up vs the 1 J5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon 1 J5

		

		

			
 X-S20 1 J5 
AnnouncedMay 2023April 2015More modern by 100 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1037kSharper screen (+803k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 1 J5 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 J5

		

		

			
 X-S20 1 J5 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outside measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X-S20 compared to the 1 J5.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and 1 J5 is 72 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and 1 J5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will deliver more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger X-S20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
84
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
64
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (21MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Nikon 1 J5
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
80
 screen tilts up and down
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 has touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (231 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography factors
87
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery (750 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
63
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 fps)
 MP count decent (21 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (250 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J5
77
 better than average battery (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
80
 lighter than others in class (231g)
 has touch to focus
 MP count decent (21 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery (250 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon 1 J5 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (750 shots)
68
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count decent (21MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 no anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J5
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 includes mic jack
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
75
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (231g)
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-S20Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Nikon 1 J5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2015-04-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 5A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 171
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 86 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 127 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 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 750 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL24
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,299 $497