Nikon Nikon 1 J5 Black
The Nikon 1 J5 integrates a CMOS sensor with in-body image stabilization into a lightweight 231-gram body. Its double lens kit expands shooting flexibility, making it a ready-to-use package for various everyday scenes. It's best for beginners who prioritize portability and a bundled lens system for casual photography.
Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP
Weight 231 g
18 Overall Score
Price $99
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average build (9th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Build
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Nikon 1 J5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 | Sony Alpha NEX NEX-6 | LOUM VE418 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | ?MP | 32.5MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 16.1MP aps-c | 88MP |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 101 | 117 | 99 | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 1080p | 8K |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 231 | 609 | 735 | 389 | 204 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Nikon 1 J5 | 32.6 | 35.5 | 8.8 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 16.7 | 74.5 | 32.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 73.3 | 74.7 | 97.9 | 71.3 | 57.6 | 90.7 | 98.8 | 54.7 | 93.1 | 71 | 84.4 |
| Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare | 76.1 | 73.6 | 17.8 | 78.9 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Sony Alpha NEX NEX-6 Compare | 73.3 | 82.1 | 7.3 | 64.3 | 46.5 | 70.1 | 89.6 | 62.4 | 66.8 | 65.8 | 32.4 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 32.6 | 35.5 | 36.3 | 73.9 | 85.2 | 81.3 | 44.9 | 54.7 | 47.8 | 82.9 | 32.4 |
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