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1 J5 vs Coolpix P610
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
15 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 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 | Coolpix P610Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 265g (with battery)Best | 565g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | 125 × 85 × 106.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Fixed 60x Nikkor 24-1440mm equivalent f/3.3-6.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | Micro USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, GPS / GLONASS |
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
1 J5
Coolpix P610
Portrait
4.3/10
3.7/10
Street
6.7/10
4.6/10
Travel
6.1/10
4.5/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
2.4/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
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Documentary
4.1/10
2.7/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
4.3/10
Landscape
3.9/10
3.3/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
5.0/10
Casual
5.0/10
2.9/10
Food
4.8/10
4.1/10
Macro
3.4/10
3.1/10
Architecture
3.9/10
3.7/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
1.9/10
Vlogging & Video
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2.9/10
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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