Nikon 1 J5 Silver 2015
The 20.8MP 1-inch BSI sensor and EXPEED 5A processor drive 20fps bursts with full-time AF from 105 phase-detection points, outpacing larger mirrorless bodies. Its 180-degree tilting touchscreen and 231g weight, plus built-in Wi‑Fi/NFC, make one-handed self‑recording and instant sharing effortless. This camera suits casual vloggers and travel shooters who prioritize pocketability and fast 1080/60p capture over 4K video.
About This Camera
The 20.8MP 1-inch BSI sensor and EXPEED 5A processor drive 20fps bursts with full-time AF from 105 phase-detection points, outpacing larger mirrorless bodies. Its 180-degree tilting touchscreen and 231g weight, plus built-in Wi‑Fi/NFC, make one-handed self‑recording and instant sharing effortless. This camera suits casual vloggers and travel shooters who prioritize pocketability and fast 1080/60p capture over 4K video.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.8MP micro-four-thirds
- Af points 105
- Burst fps 20
- Video 1080p
- Weight g 231
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong burst (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong af (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong social proof (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average build (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.8 |
| 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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 1 J5 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | 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 | 20.8MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 105 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 12 | 60 |
| Video | 1080p | 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) | 231 | 579 | 610 | 721 | 590 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 J5 | 75.1 | 36.3 | 8.4 | 77.6 | 47.3 | 42.1 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 49.6 | 71.6 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.1 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 98 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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