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Nikon J5 J5 White 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
55 Overall Score
Price $700
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong af (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average battery (2th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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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 | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon J5 J5 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 231 | 425 | 793 | 315 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 20 | 11 | 75 | 12 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 640 | 579 | 413 | 721 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon J5 J5 | 78.8 | 34 | 51.4 | 83.9 | 45.6 | 78.6 | 1.7 | 67.4 | 99.2 | 31.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.3 | 95 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95 | 98.1 | 96.6 | 92.9 | 92 | 93 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.2 | 85.2 | 90.5 | 66.7 | 88.8 | 91.7 | 94.8 | 92.9 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.1 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.9 | 97.1 | 54.1 | 88.6 | 92.9 | 77.8 | 95.8 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 85.9 | 94 | 87.2 | 82.4 | 46.1 | 98.6 | 92.9 | 92 | 97.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 38.2 | 93.9 | 92.9 | 76 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $700
Best Buy 3 offers From $700
Amazon 1 offers From $1,607
Price History
Usage Scores
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