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1 J5 vs SLT-A99
Quick take: The SLT-A99 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
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 | SLT-A99Sony · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £454 used |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame sensor |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | 19-point phase-detect (11 cross) via the translucent mirror + 102-point on-sensor phase assist, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 4.5-stop sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 6fps with continuous AF (10fps in crop mode) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 265g (with battery)Best | 812g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | 147 × 111.2 × 78.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 0.71x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Sony A-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | Micro USB, HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, remote terminal, Multi Interface Shoe |
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
SLT-A99
Portrait
4.3/10
6.4/10
Street
6.7/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
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Documentary
4.1/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
5.3/10
Landscape
3.9/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
5.2/10
Casual
5.0/10
3.4/10
Food
4.8/10
5.6/10
Macro
3.4/10
4.1/10
Architecture
3.9/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.0/10
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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