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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX50 HS
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and 1 J5 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was announced 6 months earlier than the 1 J5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX60 HS grades vs the 1 J5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon 1 J5

 SX60 HS 1 J5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Canon SX60 HS

 1 J5 SX60 HS 
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon 1 J5

 SX60 HS 1 J5 
RevealedSeptember 2014April 2015Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J5 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS vs the 1 J5.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and 1 J5 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and 1 J5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J5 will show extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
65
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography advice
56
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography advice
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resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (650g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
80
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
boasts touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (650g)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon 1 J5
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon 1 J5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-16 2015-04-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed 5A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 171
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Total lenses - 13
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.4 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 65
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.0
DXO Low light rating 127 479
Other
Battery life 340 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL24
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $549 $497