Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released March 2021
- Succeeded the Sigma fp
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Sigma fp L
1 J5 | fp L | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon 1 J5
fp L | 1 J5 | |||
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Released | March 2021 | April 2015 | More modern by 72 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Crisper display (+1063k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Sigma fp L
1 J5 | fp L | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon 1 J5 | Sigma fp L |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-04-03 | 2021-03-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 5A | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 61MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 9520 x 6328 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Leica L |
Available lenses | 13 | 40 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lbs) | 427g (0.94 lbs) |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL24 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $497 | $2,499 |