Nikon 1 J5 Silver 2015
The 20.8MP 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor and 105-point phase-detect AF system enable 20fps continuous shooting with full autofocus, outpacing many DSLRs. Its 180-degree tilting touchscreen and compact 231g body make it a discreet, connected tool with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for instant sharing. This camera is best for vloggers and beginners who prioritize fast burst rates and portability over 4K video or low-light event work.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.8MP 1-inch
AF Points 105 pts
Burst 20 fps
Video 1080p
Weight 231 g
39 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong af (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong burst (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong social proof (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average build (6th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.8 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 5A |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 105 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 1 J5 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 105 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 231 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 J5 | 81.6 | 39.9 | 6.4 | 81.2 | 51.1 | 47.9 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 43 | 57.2 | 77.3 | 35.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.8 | 96.7 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.8 | 96.7 | 98.5 | 98.9 | 62.9 | 95.1 | 93.8 | 95.5 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.2 | 95.8 | 77.9 | 94.2 | 86.9 | 98.6 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 98.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.5 | 90.5 | 97.1 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 61.4 | 91.8 | 86.9 | 91.9 | 95.1 | 78.1 | 97.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.4 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 91.9 | 88.3 | 84.5 | 88.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.6 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 62.9 | 95.1 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
Usage Scores
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