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Comparison of Nikon J4 and Nikon J5 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon J5 ×
Nikon J4 ×
General
ModelNikon J5Nikon J4
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberJ5J4
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)98100
Width (mm)3229
Height (mm)6060
Weight (g)345317
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon J4-
Successor-Nikon J5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.818.4
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.372.52
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score6553
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.120.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1210.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)479426
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2608 x 1744(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3920 x 2616(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5232 x 3488(18.2 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
Image file format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)59.460
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 400x144
  • 800x296
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
Movie max framerate (fps)1,2001,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audioMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon 1Nikon 1
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.290.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2020
Optical image stabilization++
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160160
Iso settingsAuto, 160 - 12800Auto, 160 - 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area)Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Mode: Sports, Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature EffectScene Mode: Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; Creative palette, HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • off
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • off
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)55
Flash range descriptionGN=5m (ISO 100) or 6.3m (ISO 160); Range is lens aperture dependentRange is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/601/60
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)59.460
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)20-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)59.4-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)20-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)61.3-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)20-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)2-
Play -> record time (s)0.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250300
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL24Proprietary EN-EL22
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL22 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • view nx-i
  • viewnx 2
Os compatibility
  • 32 or 64-bit; mac os x 10.8.5+
  • 64-bit only
  • windows 7/8/8.1
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 20.8-megapixel BSI 1-inch CMOS sensor, EXPEED 5A image processor, 20fps burst mode with continuous AF (60fps with AF fixed)Available in white, black, silver, or metallic orange.



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