Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 1 J5 was introduced 4 years after the NX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 J5 matches up versus the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Samsung NX5
1 J5 | NX5 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | June 2010 | Newer by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Nikon 1 J5
NX5 | 1 J5 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX5
1 J5 | NX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J5 vs the NX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and NX5.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern 1 J5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon 1 J5 | Samsung NX5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-04-03 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5A | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 13 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 479 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 400 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL24 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $497 | $499 |