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QuickSnap Flash 400 vs 1 J5

Quick take: The QuickSnap Flash 400 is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

QuickSnap Flash 400 — Holidays, Casual Shooting & Fujifilm Colour Fans: Fujifilm's disposable camera favourite — cooler tones and fine grain give a different character to Kodak. The go-to for those who prefer Fuji's aesthetic.

Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification QuickSnap Flash 400Fujifilm1 J5Nikon · 2015
Sensor 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Fujifilm ISO 400 colour negative film20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS
Resolution —20.8MP
Video N/A — film camera4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60
Autofocus Fixed focus (~1m to ∞)Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking
Stabilisation N/A — film cameraNo IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate Manual wind-on20fps
Battery Life Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable)~250 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~140gBest265g (with battery)
Dimensions ~110 × 64 × 34mm98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Simple optical viewfinderNone (rear screen only)
Screen No screen3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Fixed lensNikon 1
Memory Cards Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable)Single microSD slot
Connectivity No wireless connectivityUSB, 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
QuickSnap Flash 400
1 J5
Fun & simple
6.2/10
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Portrait
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4.3/10
Street
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6.7/10
Travel
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6.1/10
Wedding & Events
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2.9/10
Filmmaking
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3.2/10
Documentary
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4.1/10
Sports & Action
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4.9/10
Landscape
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3.9/10
Wildlife
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5.1/10
Casual
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5.0/10
Food
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4.8/10
Macro
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3.4/10
Architecture
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3.9/10
Astrophotography
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3.0/10

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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