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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and FX3 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was launched 6 years prior to the FX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 J5 grades against the FX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Sony FX3

 1 J5 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Nikon 1 J5

 FX3 1 J5 
ReleasedFebruary 2021April 2015Fresher by 71 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1037kCrisper display (+403k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony FX3

 1 J5 FX3 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J5 versus the FX3.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and FX3 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and FX3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older 1 J5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography information
Sony FX3 Portrait photography information
64
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
71
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography features
Sony FX3 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J5
Sports photography with Sony FX3
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (600 shots)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography info
Sony FX3 Travel photography info
80
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (250 shots)
71
great battery (600 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography info
Sony FX3 Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 shots)
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (600 shots)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging features
Sony FX3 Vlogging features
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Sony FX3
 Nikon 1 J5Sony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 J5 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-03 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5A -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 171 759
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sony E
Total lenses 13 187
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 716g (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 85
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.4
DXO Low light rating 479 3900
Other
Battery life 250 photos 600 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL24 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Retail pricing $497 $3,900