Nikon J5 Black
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.8MP micro-four-thirds
Video 4K
39 Overall Score
Price CA$358
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong video (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.8 MP |
| Processor | EXPEED 5A |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon J5 | Panasonic LUMIX G9 II | OM System OM-5 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T30 III | Sony Alpha a6600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.8MP micro-four-thirds | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 26.1MP aps-c | 24.2MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 779 | 121 | 121 | 425 | 425 |
| Burst FPS | - | 75 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 11 |
| Video | 4K | 4K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 575 | 370 | 580 | 329 | 354 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon J5 | 36.2 | 40.2 | 35.7 | 34 | 78.6 | 49.2 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 57.4 | 36.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 II Compare | 97.9 | 91.5 | 94.5 | 96.7 | 97.6 | 62 | 92.7 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 88.9 |
| OM System OM-5 Mark II Compare | 83.6 | 97.1 | 92.1 | 91.6 | 80.7 | 48.5 | 91.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.1 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 83.6 | 87.3 | 94.6 | 91.6 | 70.4 | 48.5 | 94 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T30 III Compare | 90.8 | 82.1 | 58.9 | 89.5 | 93.7 | 96.3 | 91.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 36.1 |
| Sony Alpha a6600 Compare | 88.9 | 87.3 | 91.9 | 76.7 | 70.4 | 90.6 | 94 | 75.9 | 95.4 | 88.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$358
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