Canon 80D vs Nikon 1 J5
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Canon 80D vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs
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- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Here, we are comparing the Canon 80D and Nikon 1 J5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is very similar but the 80D (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 80D was manufactured 11 months after the 1 J5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the 80D scores against the 1 J5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon 1 J5
| 80D | 1 J5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | April 2015 | Newer by 11 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Canon 80D
| 1 J5 | 80D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon 1 J5
| 80D | 1 J5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon 80D vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D has exterior measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Canon 80D and Nikon 1 J5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 80D against the 1 J5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and 1 J5 is 59 and 91 respectively.
Canon 80D vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and 1 J5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 80D because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 80D will offer more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher 80D should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 80D vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications
| Canon EOS 80D | Nikon 1 J5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Nikon 1 J5 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2015-04-03 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 5A |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 21MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 171 |
| Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon 1 |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 13 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lb) | 231 grams (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 79 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 479 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 960 shots | 250 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL24 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $1,199 | $497 |