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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J4
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Successor is Nikon 1 S2
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1").

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The 1 J5 was announced 22 months after the 1 S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 J5 matches up versus the 1 S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Nikon 1 S1

 1 J5 1 S1 
LaunchedApril 2015June 2013More modern by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Nikon 1 J5

 1 S1 1 J5 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 S1

 1 J5 1 S1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the 1 S1.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and 1 S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and 1 S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon 1 J5 to give extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger 1 J5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography info
64
manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography features
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than others (231g)
does not have image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than average (197 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
63
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than others (231g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (250 shots)
61
lighter than average (197g)
flash built-in
bad battery power (220 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography details
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (231g)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (197 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 S1
 Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 J5 Nikon 1 S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-04-03 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5A -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 171 135
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 56
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 11.1
DXO Low light score 479 397
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL24 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $497 $231