Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon D90

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon D90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and D90 (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and D90 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 6 years after the D90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 J5 matches up versus the D90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 & Nikon D90. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon D90 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J5 and the D90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and D90 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and D90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon 1 J5 will produce greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.