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1 J5 vs Nikon D780
Quick take: The Nikon D780 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the Nikon D780 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 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 | Nikon D780Nikon · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 25.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA)Best | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) |
| Weight | 265g (with battery)Best | 840g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Nikon F-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Nikon D780
Portrait
4.3/10
6.7/10
Street
6.7/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.1/10
5.4/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
7.3/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
6.2/10
Documentary
4.1/10
6.5/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
6.3/10
Landscape
3.9/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
6.2/10
Casual
5.0/10
4.2/10
Food
4.8/10
5.8/10
Macro
3.4/10
5.4/10
Architecture
3.9/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
6.7/10
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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