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1 J5 vs Zf
Quick take: The Zf has the highest resolution at 24MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the Zf is weather sealed.
Where the 1 J5 wins
- Cheaper new: £93 vs £2,099
- Burst Rate: 20fps
- Weight: 265g (with battery)
Where the Zf wins
- Resolution: 24.5MP
- Battery Life: ~380 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.4 vs 3.9
- Wedding & Events: 8.1 vs 2.9
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- 1 J5 98 × 60 × 32 mm · 265 g
- Zf 144 × 103 × 49 mm · 710 g
The 1 J5 is 46 mm narrower, 43 mm shorter, 17 mm slimmer and 445 g lighter than the Zf.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 | ZfNikon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £93 usedBest | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 265g (with battery)Best | 630g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
Zf
Portrait
3.9/10
8.4/10
Street
6.7/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
8.1/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
7.3/10
Documentary
4.1/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
4.5/10
8.2/10
Landscape
3.9/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
4.3/10
8.3/10
Casual
5.1/10
5.4/10
Food
4.6/10
7.7/10
Macro
3.4/10
7.3/10
Architecture
3.4/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.3/10
Fun & simple
—
4.5/10
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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