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.
About This Camera
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
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average sensor (25th percentile) 25th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 1 J5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T X-T4 | OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX GH5 GH5M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 121 | 121 | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 12 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 526 | 370 | 580 | 727 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 J5 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 35.9 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 25.4 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 18 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Compare | 85.4 | 93.4 | 50.3 | 85.4 | 80.3 | 92.8 | 96 | 84.1 | 80.6 | 91.3 |
| OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II Compare | 78.9 | 95.8 | 90 | 91 | 76.7 | 41.2 | 87.8 | 84.1 | 85.1 | 96 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III E-M1 Mark III Compare | 78.9 | 83.2 | 93.9 | 91 | 66.1 | 41.2 | 91.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH5 GH5M2 Compare | 73.7 | 100 | 97.3 | 72.1 | 80.3 | 39.7 | 91.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 91.3 |
Usage Scores
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