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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2013
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The 1 AW1 was revealed 18 months earlier than the 1 J5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 AW1 matches up vs the 1 J5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Nikon 1 J5

 1 AW1 1 J5 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 1 J5 1 AW1 
IntroducedApril 2015September 2013Newer by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 J5

 1 AW1 1 J5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 AW1 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 AW1 and the 1 J5.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and 1 J5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and 1 J5.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon 1 J5 to render extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 AW1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography advice
60
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
65
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography features
60
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J5
63
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
80
lighter than others in class (231g)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (250 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography highlights
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging details
29
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 J5
 Nikon 1 AW1Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 J5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-19 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXPEED 3A Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 135 171
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 65
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.0
DXO Low light rating 428 479
Other
Battery life 220 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 EN-EL24
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $497