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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J4
Samsung NX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Samsung NX5

 1 J5 NX5 
LaunchedApril 2015June 2010Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX5

 1 J5 NX5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography details
Samsung NX5 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
64
silent mode (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than competition in class (231g)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (250 shots)
63
good battery power (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 per charge)
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging features
Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
24
supports face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX5
 Nikon 1 J5Samsung NX5
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