Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon J5

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Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon J5

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.8 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon J5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X100F
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Differences

Fujifilm X100T advantages over Nikon J5

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 2.37 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon J5 advantages over Fujifilm X100T

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
31 mm vs 52 mm
Thinner
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.8 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
59.4 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
59.4 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
20 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Attractive, retro rangefinder-style design; Excellent still image quality; Great, sharp f/2 35mm-equivalent lens; Overall better operation than the X100S with improved controls and dials; Improved optical viewfinder coverage; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Low-light AF still slow and inconsistent; Video quality still compromised by moire and lack of image stabilization; Buffer depths could be better when shooting RAW.
Read our Fujifilm X100T Review

Photographer-friendly controls; Impressive dynamic range for its class; Very fast hybrid autofocus; Fast high-speed shooting capabilities; Tilting touchscreen display.
No hot shoe or viewfinder; Aggressive noise reduction, even at base ISO; 4K video is limited to 15fps.
Read our Nikon J5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1200
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100

Nikon J5

Fujifilm X100

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon J5 vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100S

$1299
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
External Mic Jack

$1099
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S

Nikon J5

Fujifilm X100S

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon J5 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Fujifilm X100T

Samsung NX Mini

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$600
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J5

Samsung NX Mini

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
On-sensor phase detect

$600
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

Compare Nikon J5 vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Nikon J4

Fujifilm X100T

Nikon J4

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$350
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon J4

Nikon J5

Nikon J4

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J4

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100F

Nikon J5

Fujifilm X100F

$497
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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