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SnapRoll Keychain Camera vs 1 J5
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the SnapRoll Keychain Camera is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | SnapRoll Keychain CameraEscura · 2025 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33 | — |
| Sensor | 2MP CMOS (square 1:1 format) | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 2.0MP | 20.8MPBest |
| Video | Below 1080p (720x720 square) | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~70 shots (180mAh battery, estimated) | ~250 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 25g (estimated)Best | 265g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | — | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | Small 1.3" fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens, no zoom | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | microSD (up to 64GB) | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
SnapRoll Keychain Camera
1 J5
Portrait
0.9/10
4.3/10
Street
2.6/10
6.7/10
Travel
2.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
0.4/10
2.9/10
Documentary
0.8/10
4.1/10
Landscape
1.0/10
3.9/10
Casual
1.8/10
5.0/10
Food
1.3/10
4.8/10
Macro
0.7/10
3.4/10
Architecture
0.9/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
1.0/10
3.0/10
Fun & simple
6.4/10
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Filmmaking
—
3.2/10
Sports & Action
—
4.9/10
Wildlife
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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