Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The 1 J5 was released 2 years after the 1 V2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1 J5 matches up vs the 1 V2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 V2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 V2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J5 and the 1 V2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and 1 V2 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and 1 V2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon 1 J5 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger 1 J5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.