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FinePix X100 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FinePix X100Fujifilm · 2011 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £332 used | — |
| Sensor | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.3MP | 20.8MPBest |
| Video | 720p/24 | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 53.9mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical / 1.44M-dot electronic viewfinder | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, hot shoe | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FinePix X100
1 J5
Portrait
3.3/10
4.3/10
Street
6.6/10
6.7/10
Travel
4.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.1/10
2.9/10
Documentary
2.5/10
4.1/10
Landscape
3.1/10
3.9/10
Casual
2.9/10
5.0/10
Food
2.8/10
4.8/10
Macro
1.7/10
3.4/10
Architecture
2.8/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
3.0/10
Filmmaking
—
3.2/10
Sports & Action
—
4.9/10
Wildlife
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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