Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Nikon 1 S1

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel T51 S1
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3
      Successor ModelNikon 1 S2
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34563872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 17283840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points9135
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon 1
      Crop Factor1.6x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps15.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Off
      Flash Range9.20 m at ISO 1005.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)i-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      DxO Low Light ISO724397
      DxO Color Depth21.921.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.311.1
      DxO Overall Score6356
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")102 x 61 x 30 mm (4.02 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5"6.8 x 5.7 x 4.2"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Battery PackLP-E10EN-EL20
      Battery Life500 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon 1 S1
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate resin
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust Shield


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