- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Nikon J1 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the J1.
| Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Sony NEX-5N
NEX-5N vs NEX-5R |
|
| Successor: |
Sony NEX-5T
NEX-5R vs NEX-5T |
|
| General | ||
| Model Number: | J1 | NEX-5R |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $649.95 | $750.00 |
| Street Price: | $499.95 | $499.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-10-20 | 2012-10-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
14.0 oz
(396 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
16.4 oz
(466 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm) |
4.4 x
2.3 x
1.5 in. (111 x 59 x 39 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | Sony Exmor APS HD |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.41 microns | 4.78 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 56 | 78 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 | 23.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 372 | 910 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | JPEG, .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 57.9 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200) |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x Clear Image zoom; up to 4x Precision zoom; up to 2x Smart zoom at reduced resolution |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking | Hybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection and Predictive Tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder) | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) | 1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Auto Selector can select from: Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Close up, Auto. | Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight), Auto Portrait Framing |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10 seconds | 2 or 10; 3/5 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Smart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 | Optional RMT-DSLR1/2 IR Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) | Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.44 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.48 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 57.9 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.072 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag: Auto-area AF mode = 0.232s | |
| Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | 4.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL20 | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM | Image Data Converter Ver. 4, PlayMemories Home |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | New "Nikon CX format" compact system camera. New Nikon 1 lens mount, 2.7x crop factor, dual core EXPEED 3 processor, new advanced hybrid AF system, Full HD movies, up to 60fps burst at full resolution. Available in white, pink, red, silver, black. | |
