Nikon 1 J5

Nikon 1 J5 was announced in 2015 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Mirrorless camera with 20.8 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 160 to 12,800. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,037k dot resolution.

Nikon 1 J5 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Nikon 1 J series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Nikon 1 J series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Nikon 1 J5	April 2015	20.8 MP 1-inch	160 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,037k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Nikon 1 J4 Compare	April 2014	18.4 MP 1-inch	160 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 1,037k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Nikon 1 J3 Compare	November 2013	14.2 MP 1-inch	160 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon 1 J2 Compare	August 2012	10.1 MP 1-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon 1 J1 Compare	January 2012	10.1 MP 1-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon 1 J5 vs 1 J4 vs 1 J3 vs 1 J2 vs 1 J1.

In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 J5.

Here we are comparing Nikon 1 J5 to its predecessor 1 J4 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon 1 J5 vs 1 J4.

Tilting Touchscreen

Nikon 1 J5 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen with 1,037k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Nikon 1 J5 features a 20.8 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon 1 J5's 1-inch sensor compares with other types of sensors:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Camera is equipped with EXPEED 5A processor and can take pictures up to 5568 x 3712 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Nikon 1 J5 has Nikon 1 lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 2.7x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.7.

No Low-Pass Filter

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No In-Body Image Stabilization

The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.

NFC

Nikon 1 J5 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Nikon 1 J5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon 1 J5 comes with EN-EL24 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon 1 J5 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon 1 J5 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
AF-assist illuminator system with 171 focusing points. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.

Flash

Nikon 1 J5 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 EV steps).

Nikon 1 J5 has dimensions of 98 x 60 x 32 mm (3.86 x 2.36 x 1.26"). It weighs 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

98 mm (3.86")

60 mm (2.36")

60 mm (2.36")

32 mm (1.26")