Nikon J5 vs Canon 360 HS

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Nikon J5 vs Canon 360 HS

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.8 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon J5 Review.
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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon J5 advantages over Canon 360 HS

Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.37 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

250 vs 180 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
59.4 fps vs 7.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 360 HS advantages over Nikon J5

Less expensive
$239* vs $497
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
22 mm vs 31 mm
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Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Photographer-friendly controls; Impressive dynamic range for its class; Very fast hybrid autofocus; Fast high-speed shooting capabilities; Tilting touchscreen display.
No hot shoe or viewfinder; Aggressive noise reduction, even at base ISO; 4K video is limited to 15fps.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon J3

Nikon J5

Nikon J3

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$617
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J3

Canon 360 HS

Nikon J3

$346
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$617
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Nikon J3

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J5

Samsung NX Mini

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
On-sensor phase detect

$600
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

Compare Nikon J5 vs Samsung NX Mini

Canon 360 HS

Samsung NX Mini

$346
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$600
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon J4

Nikon J5

Nikon J4

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J4

Canon 360 HS

Nikon J4

$346
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$350
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Nikon J4

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Nikon J5

Canon 170 IS

$497
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$371
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Nikon J5 vs Canon 170 IS

Canon 360 HS

Canon 170 IS

$346
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$371
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Nikon J5

Canon 350 HS

$497
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon J5 vs Canon 350 HS

Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS

$346
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$209
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 350 HS

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