Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 4 years later than the 1 AW1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the 1 AW1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T100 & Nikon 1 AW1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 AW1 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon 1 AW1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the 1 AW1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and 1 AW1 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and 1 AW1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.