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 | OM System OM-5 OM-5 | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S S5 | Sony Alpha 6500 Mirrorless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 25.7MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP APS-C |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 121 | 101 | 225 | 425 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 4K @24fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 366 | 712 | 630 | 848 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 J5 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 35.8 | 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 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 99.5 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Compare | 76.5 | 83.2 | 75 | 85.4 | 69.6 | 41.2 | 87.8 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 91.3 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 74.9 | 76.3 | 97.1 | 72.1 | 58.2 | 90.2 | 98.8 | 56.4 | 93.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5 Compare | 80.6 | 83.2 | 95.2 | 78.7 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 92.4 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 91.3 |
| Sony Alpha 6500 Mirrorless Compare | 88.1 | 83.2 | 98 | 69.7 | 82.5 | 86.1 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 81 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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