Upgrade Guide

Nikon 1 J5→Nikon D5300

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

1 J5

No UK price today

2015

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D5300

£100 used

2013

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the 1 J5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the D5300

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Full spec comparison

Spec	1 J5	D5300
Price	—	£100 used
Released	2015	2013	↓
Sensor	20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	21MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	20fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~600 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	265g (with battery)	530g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (rear screen only)	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.2" vari-angle LCD, 1.04M dots
Mount	Nikon 1	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single microSD slot	Single SD slot

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