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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J4
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V3
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Nikon 1 V2

 1 J5 1 V2 
AnnouncedApril 2015October 2012Newer by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon 1 J5

 1 V2 1 J5 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 V2

 1 J5 1 V2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

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

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J5
Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
63
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography features
64
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
63
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography advice
80
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
62
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
29
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 V2
 Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 J5 Nikon 1 V2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-04-03 2012-10-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5A Expeed 3A
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 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 171 73
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 278 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 50
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 10.8
DXO Low light rating 479 403
Other
Battery life 250 shots 310 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL24 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $497 $599