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X-A7 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The X-A7 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-A7 — Beginner Fujifilm: The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-A7Fujifilm · 2019 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £231 used | — |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | 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
X-A7
1 J5
Portrait
5.9/10
4.3/10
Street
6.7/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
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Filmmaking
4.7/10
3.2/10
Documentary
5.0/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
4.9/10
Landscape
5.0/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
5.1/10
Casual
5.1/10
5.0/10
Food
6.3/10
4.8/10
Macro
5.2/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.3/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
3.0/10
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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