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1 J5 vs Ricoh G900SE
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the Ricoh G900SE is weather sealed.
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 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 | Ricoh G900SERicoh · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £799 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MPBest | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | 1080p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF (9 points) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA, estimated)Best |
| Weight | 265g (with battery) | 250gBest |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fixed screen |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Fixed rugged compact lens |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Single SD |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB, 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
Ricoh G900SE
Portrait
4.3/10
2.8/10
Street
6.7/10
5.2/10
Travel
6.1/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
2.2/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
—
Documentary
4.1/10
3.8/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
—
Landscape
3.9/10
4.0/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
—
Casual
5.0/10
4.3/10
Food
4.8/10
3.2/10
Macro
3.4/10
2.9/10
Architecture
3.9/10
3.2/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
2.2/10
Underwater
—
5.4/10
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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