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Nikon 1 J5

A small 2015 Nikon 1 mirrorless camera: a 20.8 MP 1-inch sensor, hybrid AF at 20 fps, 4K/15p video and a tilting touchscreen that flips up for selfies.

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Launch price £349.99 (2015)
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Value & Depreciation
£350
Launch price
→
£184
Today
=
47%
Value drop
Over ~11 years, this camera has cost roughly £15/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

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Battery EN-EL24 250 shots per charge (CIPA) Every EN-EL24 battery and charger →
Memory card
microSD Single slot Cheapest at V60+: £81.00 · Delkin POWER microSD UHS-II 64GB
Top mode needs V60 (from its top video mode and burst rate) microSD cards and speeds →
Core
Released
2015
Sensor
20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS
Resolution
20.8 MP
Mount
Nikon 1
Dimensions
98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm
Weight
265g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
20fps
Battery Life
~250 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60
Viewfinder
None (rear screen only)
Screen
3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single microSD slot
Connectivity
USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1-inch
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
250 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
98 × 60 × 32mm
Weight (Grams)
265g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
20.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
12800
Max Electronic Shutter
1/16000
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
15fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.3
Street
6.7
Travel
6.1
Wedding & Events
2.9
Filmmaking
3.2
Documentary
4.1
Sports & Action
4.9
Landscape
3.9
Wildlife
5.1
Casual
5.0
Food
4.8
Macro
3.4
Architecture
3.9
Astrophotography
3.0
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 6.7 Strong on portability, discreet body and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
💍
Wedding & Events 2.9 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.
🌌
Astrophotography 3.0 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
🎬
Filmmaking 3.2 Held back by image quality / low light and audio.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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