Nikon Nikon 1 J5 Black

★★★★☆ 4.1 (148)

The Nikon 1 J5 integrates a CMOS sensor with in-body image stabilization into a lightweight 231-gram body. Its double lens kit expands shooting flexibility, making it a ready-to-use package for various everyday scenes. It's best for beginners who prioritize portability and a bundled lens system for casual photography.

Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP
Weight 231 g
Nikon Nikon 1 J5 Black camera
18 Overall Score
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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th

Cons

  • Below average build (9th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (16th percentile)
  • Below average video (20th percentile)
  • Below average display (25th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '19: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '19: 4.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 3.0★ · 2 reviews1112112Q2 '18Q4 '18Q2 '19Q3 '19Q2 '23Q1 '24Q2 '25
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 31.8
EVF 34.9
Build 9
Burst 27.7
Video 20.1
Sensor 25.2
Battery 44.9
Display 24.5
Connectivity 15.9
Social Proof 74.8
Stabilization 32

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
ISO Range 100

Build

Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs

vs Competition

Spec Nikon Nikon 1 J5 Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Sony Alpha NEX NEX-6 LOUM VE418
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless DSLR mirrorless compact
Sensor ?MP 32.5MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 25.7MP aps-c 16.1MP aps-c 88MP
AF Points - 1053 117 101 99 -
Burst FPS - 40 13 12 10 15
Video - 6K @120fps 6K @60fps 4K @30fps 1080p 8K
IBIS false true true true false false
Weather Sealed false true false true false false
Weight (g) 231 609 389 735 204 -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Nikon Nikon 1 J5 31.834.9927.720.125.244.924.515.974.832
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.286.694.492.789.257.896.498.99392.299.5
Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare 75.272.318.278.29297.844.982.19396.893.6
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare 72.273.597.870.457.490.798.953.19371.383.9
Sony Alpha NEX NEX-6 Compare 72.281.17.563.246.169.789.560.966.265.932
LOUM VE418 Compare 31.834.936.473.18581.144.953.146.483.332

Price

Value & Pricing

From $99 2 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon 2 offers From $99

Price History

$0 $200 $400 $600 $800 May 3May 8 $640

Usage Scores

Overall (17.9)Video (14.1)Travel (13.3)Youtube (13.4)Beginner (19.2)Vlogging (12)Streaming (15.5)Photography (15.6)Wedding Events (13.7)Sports Wildlife (13.7)Product Photography (16)

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