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
37 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong burst (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong af (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average build (10th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 105 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 231 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 J5 | 70.6 | 33.8 | 9.5 | 74.7 | 45.5 | 39.2 | 44.7 | 81 | 43 | 43.7 | 74.3 | 31.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.5 | 98 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 67.1 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 63.7 | 92.7 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 82.6 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 93.4 | 92.7 | 77.1 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 0 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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