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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
78
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 22 months after the 1 J5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the 1 J5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-T20 1 J5 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2015Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-T20 1 J5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while 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).

See the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the 1 J5.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 J5 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 J5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
63
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Nikon 1 J5
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (231g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography highlights
74
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Travel photography camera
76
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
79
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J5
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (231g)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon 1 J5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2015-04-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
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 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 171
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 231 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL24
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $497