Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J1

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was revealed 6 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up versus the 1 J1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon 1 J1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery and Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Nikon 1 J1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the 1 J1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and 1 J1 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and 1 J1.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.