Nikon J5 Black 2017
The included 16-50mm f/2.8 lens and 20.9MP APS-C sensor deliver low-light performance and detail that outclasses typical smartphones. Its subject-detection autofocus reliably tracks people, animals, and vehicles, while 31 built-in Picture Control presets offer extensive creative looks straight out of camera. This kit is best for product photographers and beginners wanting a compact, easy-to-use system with a fast zoom lens for blurred backgrounds.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.9MP aps-c
AF Points 231 pts
Burst 15 fps
Video 4K @60fps
Weight 640 g
56 Overall Score
Price $1,000
Snapshot
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 5 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 231 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 250 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | ✓ |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon J5 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Sony Alpha a7 IV | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 231 | 425 | 779 | 759 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 640 | 557 | 658 | 658 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon J5 | 85.6 | 39.9 | 52 | 87.1 | 52.3 | 85.4 | 1.6 | 87.2 | 77.3 | 99.6 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.3 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.8 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.5 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.5 |
| Sony Alpha a7 IV Compare | 96.4 | 90.8 | 96.1 | 84 | 82.7 | 66.4 | 98.1 | 98.5 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 92.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 94.8 | 89.2 | 86.2 | 55.5 | 99.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 98.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.5 |
Price
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