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The Nikon 1 J5 is the latest iteration of the 1-series mirrorless J-range models aimed at what the maker calls “everyday” users. Read on to find out how well the sensor in this new model performs. |
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Nikon has launched a fifth generation model in its mid-range series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The new Nikon 1 J5 is the first Nikon hybrid to feature a back-illuminated sensor that packs a 20.8Mp resolution for stills, as well as 4K capture for video. With impressive looking performance specs too, is the Nikon 1 J5 a serious contender for the mid range hybrid market? |
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After the announcement of the flagship Nikon 1 V3 the company revealed a new less expensive model sharing many of the features, including the 18-Mpix CX format (1-inch type) sensor with an improved hybrid AF system including 105 on-chip phase-detection points covering most of the frame, and new Expeed 4 level processor. Read on to find out how well this new model performs. |
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Hot on the heels of the Nikon 1 V3 launched last month, Nikon have just unveiled a new model in their consumer orientated J range of mirrorless hybrid cameras. With many features from the V3 filtering down to the new Nikon 1 J4, is it a serious contender for the point-and-shoot market? |
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Added by FL Guy |
June 21 , 2014
DXOmark comments miss the point, in my view
The Nikon 1 _system_ size and weight falls between compact cameras, and M43.
The 1 series offers much smaller size & weight than an M43 camera w/ a 300mm zoom lens, and much better IQ than a compact fixed lens camera. In reality it falls between the previous categories. Compare the size of the Olympus M43 70-300mm lens, 600mm equivalent, to the 1 series 70-300, 810mm equivalent. The Nikon lens is much smaller and lighter. (The Olympus lens has the advantage in speed of course) As such, in my view, the 1 series is more of an _alternative_ option, rather than a "head to head competitor" to M43 cameras. There are pros and cons to both systems, and for some who care less about long zooms and/or ultimate portability, the M43 format and Sony NEX systems are great choices. But there are tradeoffs - including the size of longer zoom lenses, and these are not well reflected in the DXOmark comments above. If we're going to compare the 1 system to M43 cameras, imho it would be more equivalent to include the size & weight of long zoom lenses in the comparison. Of course, DXOmark measures and compares sensors, and I get that. The comments though attempt top compare factors far beyond sensor performance, but do not do a good job of presenting the full story, or some of the other places where the Nikon system has advantages. Disclosure: I have no affiliation w Nikon or any associated companies Reply |
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Added by alexksso |
June 03 , 2014
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Added by josa |
May 29 , 2014
You are wrong...
The most important thing is Landscape(DR)performance!!!
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Added by bluevaping |
June 01 , 2014
Re: You are wrong...
DXO Mark Sports Action Low Light. "The higher the SNR value, the better the image looks, because details aren't drowned by noise. SNR strength is given in dB, which is a logarithmic scale: an increase of 6 dB corresponds to doubling the SNR, which equates to half the noise for the same signal."
So you shoot with an older DSLR with less dynamic range at than a newer compact camera according to the scores. But the SNR ratio for the older DSLR could far exceed the SNR value of the compact camera at all ISO levels and won't take in account how the lens and sensor size could affect exposure and diffraction. They said it themselves. For example they say this sensor performs better, Ok. But how much better the actual images look is less important for the rating system. :-\ Reply |
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Added by parrysights |
May 29 , 2014
Nikon 1 J4 - Olympus E-PM2 (or E-PL5)
After owning an Olympus E-PL5 for the last year I picked up a E-PM2 at a closeout price to limit the need to swap lenses when in the field. I tried, and would have preferred, to carry the Nikon 1 series because I primarily shoot with Nikon cropped and full frame cameras (D3200/D600).
But the Nikon 1 system just doesn't 'make it' in terms of: - price - image quality - lens options As a bonus, for $25 I can use the Nikon lenses on my Olympus m4/3 bodies. This gets to be quite useful for the longer focal lengths. I seems to me that Nikon, despite having top-of-the-line sensor performance in their DX and FX camera bodies, has missed the performance mark with the Nikon 1 series, for the price they charge. It may not matter to someone moving up from a camera phone (although the price might, i.e., Nikon 1 V3), but anyone serious looking to add a smaller lighter weight option will probably ignore the Nikon in favor of a m4/3 or a Sony APS offering for performance, and probably price, reasons. Reply |
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Added by bluevaping |
May 28 , 2014
Scores are totally weighted wrong
The most important aspect of grading sensors for real world use comes in at the lowest priority! Signal to Noise Ratio with ISO performance should be the highest factor. So far removed to the end goal of using the end product which are photos.
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