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 Nikon 1 J5 |  Nikon D3100 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | CX | DX |
| Sensor size | 0.52 in | 0.91 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 23.0 Mpx | 15.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 21.0 Mpx | 14.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 px | 4608 x 3072 px |
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| Processor | Expeed 5A | Expeed 2 |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| ISO minimum | 160 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5568 x 3712 px | 4608 x 3072 px |
| White balance presets | 6 | 12 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
| Supported image file formats |
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| Photo effects |
| Black&White |
| Image stabilizer | yes | no |
| Image stabilization type | No | No |
| Supported aspect ratios |
| 16:9 |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | no |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Nikon-AF |
| Optical zoom | 3.0 x | 3.0 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 2.7 x | 1.5 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Maximum aperture | 4 | 3.5 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7x | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
| Single Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 105 | 11 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 105 | 11 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Filter diameter | 2.17 in | 2.05 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | yes | no |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT | LCD |
| Screen dots | 1037000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical |
| Separate info display | no | no |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Shooting modes |
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| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 3 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -3 | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
| 10.0 s |
| Histogram | yes | yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/60s | 1/200s |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash range | 5 | 12 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | i-TTL | i-TTL |
| External flash | no | yes |
| Continuous drive | 60.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Speed (JPEG) | 60.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 60.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
| 1280.0 px |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 400 x 144 | 1280 x 720 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 15.0 fps | 24.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 1200.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | no |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Supported audio file formats |
| PCM |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Body type | MILC | SLR |
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium | Plastic |
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| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Weight | 8.15 oz | 16.05 oz |
| Width | 3.87 in | 4.88 in |
| Height | 2.35 in | 2.93 in |
| Depth | 1.24 in | 3.78 in |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| Power source type | Battery |
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| Battery life (CIPA) | 250 | 550 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| AC adapter included | Y | yes |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI connector type | Micro | Mini |
| USB port | yes | yes |
| USB version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Microphone port | no | yes |
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | yes | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | no |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon 1 J5 | Nikon D3100 | |
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| GPS | no | yes |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no | no |
| Languages support | Multi |
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| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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