Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was unveiled 3 years after the 1 J5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up versus the 1 J5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon 1 J5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery and Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon 1 J5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the 1 J5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and 1 J5 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and 1 J5.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will render extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.