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Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon 1 S2

3.87 in
2.35 in
Nikon 1 J5 Digital Camera
Nikon 1 J5
4.33 in
2.39 in
Nikon 1 S2 Digital Camera
Nikon 1 S2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
27
3.8 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %
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9
9 editorial reviews
Review posted 09/23/2014Quick TakeProsVery small and lightweight camera bodyMinimal shutter lag and shot-to-shot delay issuesContinuous shot modes are extremely fastImage quality is goodCan shoot in RAW or JPEG (but not both at the same time)Several choices of body colorsCan turn on camera with eitherRead more
The Nikon 1 S2 is the new entry-range model in Nikon's compact system camera line-up. The S2 offers 14 megapixels, 20fps burst shooting with continuous autofocusing, Full HD 60p video capture, built-in pop-up flash and RAW support. Read our in-depth Nikon 1 S2 review now...Read more
What point-and-shootable mirrorless camera should I buy?Read more
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User rating
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
0 %
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0 %
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
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0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor size0.52 in0.52 in
Effective pixels21.0 Mpx14.2 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:23:2
ProcessorExpeed 5AExpeed 4A

Image

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
ISO
  • 160
  • 12800
  • 200
  • 800
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
ISO minimum160200
ISO maximum1280012800
Maximum image resolution5568 x 3712 px4592 x 3056 px
White balance presets67
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • NEF
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryesno
Image stabilization typeNoNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW
HDRyesyes
AEB/HDR supportyesyes

Optics and focus

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Lens mountNikon 1Nikon 1
Optical zoom3.0 x2.5 x
Maximum aperture43.5
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyesyes
Focal length multiplier2.7x2.7x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Manual focusyesyes
Number of focus points105135
Filter diameter2.17 in1.59 in
Phase detection autofocusyesyes

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDyesno
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD TFT
Screen dots1037000460000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderNoneNone

Photography features

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus33
Exposure compensation minus-3-3
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Auto exposure lockyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyesyes
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Flash metering systemi-TTLi-TTL
External flashnono
Continuous drive60.0 fps60.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Close-up
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10

Videography features

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 320 x 120
  • 640 x 240
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps60.0 fps

Audio features

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Speaker typeMonoMono
Voice recordingyesyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • PCM
PCM

Design

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Body typeMILCMILC
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
Anti-dust systemyesyes
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Weight8.15 oz6.7 oz
Width3.87 in4.33 in
Height2.35 in2.39 in
Depth1.24 in1.16 in

Storage

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • microSD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3

Power

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)250270
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported11
AC adapter includedYyes

Connectivity

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
HDMIyesyes
USB version3.12.0
Headphone portnono
Microphone portnono
WirelessBuilt-InOptional
PictBridgeyesyes

Other features

Nikon 1 J5Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 S2
GPSnono
Orientation sensoryesyes
Energy Star certifiednono
Languages supportMulti
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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