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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V2
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The 1 J5 was announced 3 years later than the 1 V1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J5 grades vs the 1 V1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Nikon 1 V1

 1 J5 1 V1 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2012Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Nikon 1 J5

 1 V1 1 J5 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 V1

 1 J5 1 V1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V1 has dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J5 and the 1 V1.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and 1 V1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and 1 V1.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon 1 J5 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 1 J5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V1
64
you can focus manually
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography information
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
lack of image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J5
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V1
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
53
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography features
80
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
features focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (250 shots)
41
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 V1
 Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 J5 Nikon 1 V1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-03 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5A -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 21MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 171 135
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 54
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 11.0
DXO Low light rating 479 346
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL24 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $497 $670