- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 20.8 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 12,800
- APS-C 370.5mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 50,000
Differences
Nikon J5 advantages over Leica CL
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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More telephoto lens reach
81 mm
vs
27 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
31 mm
vs
45 mm
Thinner
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Lighter weight
345g
vs
483g
Lighter weight
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
59.4 fps
vs
10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
59.4 fps
vs
10.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Leica CL advantages over Nikon J5
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.92
vs
2.37 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Higher max flash sync
1/180
vs
1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
24.2
vs
20.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Bigger JPEG buffer
140
vs
20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/25000
vs
1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
50000
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
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Photographer-friendly controls; Impressive dynamic range for its class; Very fast hybrid autofocus; Fast high-speed shooting capabilities; Tilting touchscreen display.
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No hot shoe or viewfinder; Aggressive noise reduction, even at base ISO; 4K video is limited to 15fps.
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Read our Nikon J5 Review
The Competition
Compared to Nikon V3
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Less expensive
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Shoot 4K video
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
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Tiltable Screen
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On-sensor phase detect
Compared to Samsung NX Mini
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Shoot 4K video
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On-sensor phase detect
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Compared to Nikon J4
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Less expensive
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Shoot 4K video
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Compared to Sony A6500
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Slower slow-motion
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Thinner
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Lens selection
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Focus peaking
Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Slower slow-motion
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In-camera panoramas
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Lens selection
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Focus peaking
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Less expensive
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Tiltable Screen
