Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon 1 J5 and Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 7 years before the fp L which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 J5 matches up vs the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J5 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 J5 against the fp L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and fp L.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail having its extra 40MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 1 J5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.