Nikon 1 J5 20.8 MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II 12.8MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Nikon 1 J5 20.8 MP Digital Camera
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key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.8 MP12.8 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandNikonCanon
Model1 J5 20.8 MP Digital CameraPowerShot G1 X Mark II 12.8MP DSLR Camera
Model Name1 J5PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Model Number1 J5-
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.8 MP12.8 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)98.3 x 59.7 x 31.5 mm116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm
Weight231 GM553 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsUSB Hi-speed USB-
Series-PowerShot
Wide Angle-Yes
Accessory Shoe-Hot-shoe
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size13.21.5 inch
Maximum ISO12800 ISO12800 ISO
Maximum FPS60-
ISO Rating-ISO 100 - 12800
lens features
Lens MountNikon 1 mount-
Dust ReductionYes-
Focal Length-12.5mm W - 62.5mm T 35mm film equivalent 24-120mm
Digital Zoom-4x
Optical Zoom-5x
Aperture Range-F2 - F3.9
Manual Focus-Yes
Other Lens Features-Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm, F2 - F16 W, F3.9 - F16 T
focus features
Focus ModeAuto AF, Auto AF-S/AF-C selection AF-A, Single-Servo AF AF-S, Continuous-Servo AF-C, Full-time Servo AF-F, Manual Focus MF-
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus PointsYes-
Metering ModesMatrixEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
White BalancingAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset ManualAuto*, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance
Focus Range-Focusing Range 5 cm 2.0 inch - Infinity W, 85 cm 2.8 ft - Infinity T
Other Focus Features-Control System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame Face AiAF, 1-point, Touch AF is Available
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgrammed Auto with flexible Program P-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYesYes
Spot MeterYesYes
Manual ExposureYes-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronic Shutter-
Shutter SpeedElectronic Shutter 1/16,000 sec.-
Self-timerYes-
Continuous Shots20 framesContinuous Shooting P Mode 5.2 Shots/sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesAutoAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV2 stops in 1/3 increments
image features
Image FormatCompressed 12-bit NEF RAWJPEG Superfine, Fine, RAW
Maximum Resolution5,568 x 3,136-
Image Sizing4,800 x 920-
Still Image Size5,568 x 3,712-
Picture AngleApprox 2.7x lens focal length Nikon-
Aspect Ratio-32, 43
Gross Pixel-13.1 MP
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Processor-DIGIC 6 Image Processor
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution1,037,000 Dots1,040,000 dots
LCD DisplayTiltTilt
LCD Display Image Resolution1037000 dots1040000 dots
Touch Screen-Yes
LCD Display Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
Other Display Features-LCD Monitor Features Touch Screen Panel Capacitive Type, Tilt Type
connectivity features
HDMIYesYes
USBYes-
GPSNo-
Wireless ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility WMUYes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypemicroSD micro Secure Digital, microSDHC, microSDXC memory cardsSD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I Memory Cards
Power SupplyEH-5b AC Adapter-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery Life250 shots240 h
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesBuilt-in stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable-
Video ResolutionHD 1920 x 1080/60p-
Video QualityHD-
Video FormatMOV-
Speaker-Stereo
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesAdvanced movie mode includes HD movie, 4K movie, time-lapse movie, slow motion, jump cut, fast motion and 4-second movieC1, C2, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, SCN, Creative Filters, Movie, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard, iFrame Movie, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-lapse Movie, Shooting Movies is Possible with the Movie Button
Scene ModesPortrait,-
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1
Viewfinder Coverage-100%

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