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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 J5 and Sigma fp, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the fp (25MP) is very well matched but the 1 J5 (1") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was unveiled 5 years prior to the fp which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 J5 grades versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Sigma fp

 1 J5 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon 1 J5

 fp 1 J5 
ReleasedJuly 2019April 2015More modern by 52 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kCrisper display (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Sigma fp

 1 J5 fp 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 comes with 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 Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the fp.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and fp.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1 J5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
85
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (231 grams)
no image stabilization
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J5
Sports photography with Sigma fp
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than average (231g)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
78
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (231g)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
37
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Sigma fp
 Nikon 1 J5Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon 1 J5 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-04-03 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5A -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 171 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Leica L
Number of lenses 13 30
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
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 no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 479 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL24 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $497 $2,050