Nikon 1 J5 with Sony HX90V Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 and Sony HX90V Main Features

  • April, 2015
  • April, 2015
  • 21 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
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  • 24-720 mm (30x) F3.5-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 160 - 12800 ISO
  • 80 - 12800 ISO
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  • 5-axis Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
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  • Electronic Viewfinder
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  • 638k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
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  • Built-In GPS
  • 98 x 60 x 32 mm, 231g.
  • 102 x 58 x 36 mm, 245g.
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Nikon 1 J5 Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
72
Value for money score
82
Portability score
95
Overall score
68

Sony HX90V Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
61
Value for money score
69
Portability score
95
Overall score
53

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V with Nikon 1 J5 Overview


Let's compare Nikon 1 J5 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2015. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of 1 J5 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (1 J5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has image stabilization(5-axis Optical), 1 J5 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has electronic viewfinder, and the 1 J5 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a higher resolution of 638k dots, 1 J5 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon 1 J5 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon 1 J5 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General 1 J5 Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Brand Nikon Sony
Model 1 J5 Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Announced April, 2015 April, 2015
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon 1 fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2.7
Number of Lenses 13 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1037k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.5
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 171 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 20.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 5.40
Flash Modes Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 21 MP 18 MP
Max Image Resolution 5568 x 3712 4896 x 3672
Max Native ISO 12800 12800
Min Native ISO 160 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 250 shots 360 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL24 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 231 g 245 g
Physical Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32 mm 102 x 58 x 36 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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Kodak EasyShare Z5120
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Olympus SP-610UZ
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14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung HZ35W
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12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix L120
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14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
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16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus SZ-11
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14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung WB350F
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16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
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14MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount