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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-T100 1 J5 
IntroducedMay 2018April 2015More modern by 39 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-T100 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-T100 1 J5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography info
72
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (448g)
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (231 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography factors
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (430 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
good resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography details
74
great battery pack (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors in class (448 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition (231g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (448 grams)
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-T100Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Nikon 1 J5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-05-24 2015-04-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 171
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 430 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL24
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $497