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
43 Overall Score
Price $229
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong burst (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong af (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average build (9th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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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 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Sony Alpha a6400 | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP aps-c | 25.7MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 105 | 1053 | 779 | 425 | 101 | 117 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 40 | 30 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 231 | 609 | 658 | 358 | 735 | 389 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 J5 | 73.4 | 35.5 | 8.8 | 76.7 | 46.5 | 41.5 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 41.9 | 47.8 | 74.5 | 32.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.9 | 87.8 | 96.5 | 90.4 | 93 | 48.4 | 90.1 | 82.8 | 83.4 | 93.1 | 71.4 | 84.4 |
| Sony Alpha a6400 Compare | 87.4 | 86.6 | 89.7 | 73.9 | 78.2 | 86.3 | 89.6 | 67.3 | 0 | 84.8 | 92 | 32.4 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 73.3 | 74.7 | 97.9 | 71.3 | 57.6 | 90.7 | 98.8 | 54.7 | 0 | 93.1 | 71 | 84.4 |
| Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare | 76.1 | 73.6 | 17.8 | 78.9 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 63.8 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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