Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L
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52 Features
78 Overall
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![Nikon 1 J5 front Nikon 1 J5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J5.jpg)
![Sigma fp L front Sigma fp L front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-fp-L/Sigma-fp-L-front.jpg)
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83 Features
80 Overall
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Sigma-fp-L-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Sigma-fp-L-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Sigma-fp-L-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Sigma-fp-L-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |