Nikon 1 J5 Black
The Nikon 1 J5 is a compact mirrorless body from a discontinued system with a fixed display, no stabilization, and scores under 20 across all categories. Its lightweight build and used-market availability offer an inexpensive entry for casual stills, though video and action performance are severely limited. This camera suits absolute beginners on a tight budget who only need basic snapshots and won't test its weak autofocus or 4K-less video.
Type mirrorless
17 Overall Score
Price $260
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 1 J5 | Fujifilm X-H1 | OM System OM-5 | Sony Alpha a6400 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Olympus OM-D E-M1X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 24.3MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP aps-c | 47.3MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 325 | 121 | 425 | - | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 100 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 998 | 366 | 359 | 734 | 997 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 J5 | 36.4 | 39.9 | 35.9 | 33.5 | 23.2 | 28.7 | 46.6 | 29.9 | 21.2 | 35.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 85.1 | 94.6 | 98.8 | 96.3 | 69.7 | 93.1 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 72.5 | 93.1 |
| OM System OM-5 Compare | 84 | 91.8 | 79.2 | 86.7 | 75.7 | 47.2 | 90.8 | 86.9 | 89.5 | 94.2 |
| Sony Alpha a6400 Compare | 90.8 | 89.9 | 91.7 | 79.4 | 69.7 | 90.7 | 92.1 | 75.4 | 89.5 | 35.8 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 78.2 | 80.6 | 97.3 | 72.3 | 74.4 | 71.8 | 93.2 | 64.1 | 89.5 | 35.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X Compare | 82.1 | 86.9 | 98.7 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 71.6 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 88.3 | 97.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $260
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Usage Scores
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