| key specs |
| Camera Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.8 MP | 20.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| general |
| Brand | Nikon | Canon |
| Model | 1 J5 20.8 MP Digital Camera | PowerShot G9X 20.2MP Digital Camera |
| Model Name | 1 J5 | PowerShot G9X |
| Model Number | 1 J5 | G9X |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.8 MP | 20.2 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 98.3 x 59.7 x 31.5 mm | 11 x 7 x 7 cm |
| Weight | 231 GM | 572 GM |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Ports | USB Hi-speed USB | - |
| Series | - | PowerShot |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 13.2 | - |
| Maximum ISO | 12800 ISO | - |
| Maximum FPS | 60 | - |
| ISO Rating | - | ISO 12800 |
| lens features |
| Lens Mount | Nikon 1 mount | - |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
| Focal Length | - | 10.2 (W) - 30.6 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent 28-84mm) |
| Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Auto 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 Focus | Yes | - |
| Focus Points | Yes | - |
| Metering Modes | Matrix | NA |
| White Balancing | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual | - |
| Focus Range | - | Auto/Manual 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.1 ft. (35cm) - infinity (T) Normal 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 1.1 ft. (35cm) - infinity (T) Macro 2.0 in. - 1.6 ft. (5-50cm) (W) |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Mode | Programmed Auto with flexible Program P | Program Auto |
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | - |
| Spot Meter | Yes | - |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter | - |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/16,000 sec. | 1-1/2000 sec. (in Auto mode), 30-1/2000 sec. (in Tv, M, and Manual Movie Modes) |
| Self-timer | Yes | - |
| Continuous Shots | 20 frames | - |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto | - |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV | - |
| image features |
| Image Format | Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW | - |
| Maximum Resolution | 5,568 x 3,136 | - |
| Image Sizing | 4,800 x 920 | - |
| Still Image Size | 5,568 x 3,712 | - |
| Picture Angle | Approx 2.7x lens focal length Nikon | - |
| display features |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1,037,000 Dots | - |
| LCD Display | Tilt | - |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 1037000 dots | - |
| connectivity features |
| HDMI | Yes | - |
| USB | Yes | - |
| GPS | No | - |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wireless Mobile Utility WMU | - |
| storage and power features |
| Upgradable Memory | Yes | - |
| Card Type | microSD micro Secure Digital, microSDHC, microSDXC memory cards | - |
| Power Supply | EH-5b AC Adapter | - |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | 250 shots | - |
| Batteries Included | - | Yes |
| Number of Batteries | - | 1 |
| audio and video features |
| Audio Features | Built-in stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable | - |
| Video Resolution | HD 1920 x 1080/60p | NA |
| Video Quality | HD | - |
| Video Format | MOV | - |
| modes and functions features |
| Shooting Modes | Advanced movie mode includes HD movie, 4K movie, time-lapse movie, slow motion, jump cut, fast motion and 4-second movie | C, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Portrait, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, | - |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | - | No |