Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon D7100

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      BrandNikonNikon
      Model1 J5D7100
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 J4 Nikon D7000
      Successor ModelNikon D7200
      MSRP$499 (w/10-30mm PZ lens), $749 (w/10-30 PZ and 30-110mm lenses), $1049 (w/10-100mm lens)Body only: $1199.95/£1099.99/€1179, With 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 VR lens : $1,599/£1,299/€1399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCXDX
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels23.01 Megapixel24.71 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.8 Megapixel24.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      ProcessorEXPEED 5A
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37126000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4176 x 2784, 2784 x 18566000 x 3368, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2696, 4494 x 3000, 4496 x 2528, 3600 x 2400, 3600 x 2024, 2992 x 2000, 2992 x 1680, 2400 x 1600, 2400 x 1344
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points17151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen
      Optics Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Lens MountNikon 1Nikon F
      Crop Factor2.7x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen Technology180 degree flip-up TFT LCDWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      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
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availableTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at metered value when shutter-release button is pressed halfwayLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      DxO Low Light ISO4791256
      DxO Color Depth22.124.2
      DxO Dynamic Range12.013.7
      DxO Overall Score6583
      Video Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional, wired MC-DC2 or wireless WR-1 and WR-R10
      Environmental Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Dimensions98 x 60 x 32 mm (3.86 x 2.36 x 1.26")136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.1 x 4.6"8.7 x 6.7 x 5.8"
      Package Weight1.95 lb4.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Battery PackEN-EL24EN-EL15
      Battery Life250 shots950 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon 1 J5 Nikon D7100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust ShieldImage sensor cleaning


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