Fujifilm X-T200 vs Nikon 1 J5

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T200 and Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was brought out 4 years after the 1 J5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T200 grades against the 1 J5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T200 & Nikon 1 J5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T200 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T200 has outside measurements of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J5 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T200 and Nikon 1 J5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 and the 1 J5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and 1 J5 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T200 and 1 J5.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T200 will give you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.