Product Comparison: Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J5
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General Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
1 J3
1 J5
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Ignite your creativity with some of the most stunning images you've ever shot. The 14.2-megapixel Nikon 1 J3 brings your vision to life as exceptional photos, HD videos and Motion Snapshots that will have you capturing more moments than ever.
Nikon 1 J5 combines retro styling with better technology to deliver a camera that has more to offer. Comes with a culmination of better image quality, phenomenal speed, 4K movie shooting, smart connectivity, inspiring creativity and convenient portability.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
14.2 MP
20.8 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Viewfinder
No, Live View via LCD screen
No, Live View via LCD screen
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
Size & Weight
Height
2.4 in.
2.4 in.
Width
4 in.
4 in.
Depth
1.1 in.
1.3 in.
Weight
7.1 oz.
8.2 oz.
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nikon 1 J3 14.2 MP HD Mirrorless Camera
- An excellent camera, almost too compact.
- Compact, practical to use.
- Great easy to use compact camera, very happy.
- Small and light. Great camera.
- It is very handy and compact.
Nikon 1 J5 Compact System Camera
- Perfect camera for travel. It is compact and lightweight.
- The pros of this camera are really in the compact size of the body and speed of the autofocus.
- It easily fit into my sling backpack.
- Its small, compact size makes it easy to travel.
- The camera body is surprisingly small and compact.
Imaging
ISO Settings
100 – 6400
160 - 12800
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
No
No
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
Nikon 1 J3 14.2 MP HD Mirrorless Camera
- Useful image settings. Very good quality of hd images.
- Takes good photos in all types of light.
- Very high frame-per-second rate for full-sized photos.
- Great device - very compact and takes great photos.
- The auto focus is very good, takes great pictures and is simple to use with manual control when required.
Nikon 1 J5 Compact System Camera
- The images are wonderfully sharp and crisp - stunning.
- Great camera that takes incredible pictures.
- I love the quality of the optics and picture.
- Picture quality is very good. Great lens.
- Low-light shooting even with high ISO was very disappointing.
Display
Display Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
No
Yes
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
921000 dots
1037000 dots
Vari-angle Display
No
Yes
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
What customers say about "Display"
Nikon 1 J3 14.2 MP HD Mirrorless Camera
- All images on the screen are clear.
- The screen is clear and clearly visible.
- Great screen that shows what you are shooting.
- There is no viewfinder which is frustrating.
- There is no touch screen and it is impossible to tilt the screen.
Nikon 1 J5 Compact System Camera
- Screen very intuitive and works well.
- The killer new feature is the ability to tilt the rear view screen either up or down.
- The touch screen is great. It's so natural these days to want to touch the screen, and Nikon did a good job.
- The fold out flip screen is so cool for creative ways to shoot a scene.
- Super nice back LCD screen better than all my other Nikon cameras.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
Yes
Yes
Shooting Modes
Auto, Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority, Scene Selection
Auto, Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority, Scene Selection
White Balance Modes
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset manual, Underwater
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset manual
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/16000
30 - 1/16000
What customers say about "Features"
Nikon 1 J3 14.2 MP HD Mirrorless Camera
- Good auto white balance. The photos come out looking natural, with good skin tones, etc.
- Press the shutter and it takes a photo right away, freezing the moment. No second guessing.
- Super fast autofocus. It may well be quicker than most SLRs even.
- The mode selector wheel on top is useless.
- No automatic orientation for photos and videos.
Nikon 1 J5 Compact System Camera
- The controls and menu are very easy to use.
- It is super easy to use. Great features.
- There are a lot of cool features.
- What an awesome camera with awesome features.
- Excellent camera quality and a superb number of features.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
USB, HDMI
USB, HDMI
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
1
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Nikon 1 J3 14.2 MP HD Mirrorless Camera
- Easy to use and excellent connectivity.
- Excellent connection quality via USB.
- Files are transferred quickly through USB.
- Has an HDMI output for connecting to a TV.
- All connectors are conveniently located.
Nikon 1 J5 Compact System Camera
- WiFi connectivity is very convenient.
- The built-in WiFi is great feature that allows me to download to my tablet without carrying another bulky cable.
- Excellent connector layout. The connection is stable.
- No method for downloading images to a laptop via WiFi.
- No external microphone input.
Power
Battery Model
EN-EL20 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL24 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery life
220 frames
250 frames
Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J5
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Price History
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