Nikon 1 J5 20.8 MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot G5 X 20.3MP 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 MP20.3 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandNikonCanon
Model1 J5 20.8 MP Digital CameraPowerShot G5 X 20.3MP DSLR Camera
Model Name1 J5PowerShot G5 X
Model Number1 J5-
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.8 MP20.3 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)98.3 x 59.7 x 31.5 mm18.2 x 16.8 x 9 cm
Weight231 GM-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsUSB Hi-speed USB-
Series-PowerShot
Wide Angle-Yes
Accessory Shoe-Yes Hot
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size13.2-
Maximum ISO12800 ISO12800 ISO
Maximum FPS6060
ISO Rating-ISO 125 - 12800
lens features
Lens MountNikon 1 mount-
Dust ReductionYes-
Digital Zoom-4x
Optical Zoom-4.2x
Aperture Range-F1.8 - F11 W, F2.8 - F11 T
Manual Focus-Yes
Other Lens Features-Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm
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 MFOne Shot, Servo AF
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus PointsYes1 Point
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, Custom 1, Custom 2
Focus Range-5 cm - Infinity W, 40 cm - Infinity T
Other Focus Features-Control System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame 1 Point, Face + Tracking AF Points Upto 31, Touch AF is Available
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgrammed Auto with flexible Program P-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYesYes
Manual ExposureYes-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronic Shutter-
Shutter SpeedElectronic Shutter 1/16,000 sec.-
Self-timerYes-
Continuous Shots20 frames5.9 Shots/sec Auto, P Mode
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
Flash ModesAutoAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV-
image features
Image FormatCompressed 12-bit NEF RAWJPEG, RAW
Maximum Resolution5,568 x 3,1361920 x 1080
Image Sizing4,800 x 920-
Still Image Size5,568 x 3,712-
Picture AngleApprox 2.7x lens focal length Nikon-
Aspect Ratio-0.126388889
Image Stabilizer-Yes
display features
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution1,037,000 Dots-
LCD DisplayTilt-
LCD Display Image Resolution1037000 dots1,040000 dots
Touch Screen-Yes
Other Display Features-LCD Monitor Features Touch Screen Panel Capacitive Type, Vari-angle
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
GPSNo-
Wireless ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility WMUYes
Wifi-Yes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypemicroSD micro Secure Digital, microSDHC, microSDXC memory cardsSD / SDHC / SDXC
Power SupplyEH-5b AC AdapterBattery Pack NB-13L
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery Life250 shots-
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesBuilt-in stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable-
Video ResolutionHD 1920 x 1080/60p-
Video QualityHD-
Video FormatMOV-
Frame Rates in Video Modes-1920 x 1080 at 60p / 30p, 1280 x 720 at 30p, 640 x 480 at 30p
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 movieC, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Movie Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie
Scene ModesPortrait,Self Portrait, Portrait, Star Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
Other Viewfinder Features-Effective Pixels 2,360,000 dots, Screen Size 0.39 inch

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