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Is the Nikon 1 J5 good for Landscape Photography?

Nikon 1 J5
$299.99

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape Photography Score

POOR
Nikon 1 J5 has a score of 38 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape Photography is important for you, we strongly recommend you to consider the Alternative cameras listed at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Nikon 1 J5 Review

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape Photography Detailed Analysis
Live-view
Making fine focus adjustments using live view is more precise than doing it with a viewfinder.
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Nikon 1 J5's 21.0MP sensor is perfect for landscape photography. It will capture a lot of fine details and let you print them larger.
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Nikon 1 J5's 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor size doesn't provide image quality of larger sensors but it is still much better then compacts with typical small sensors.
No Environmental Sealings
Landscape photographs are taken outdoors and you should be prepared for all kind of weather conditions.

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Nikon 1 J5 for Carrying Everywhere
Nikon 1 J5 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Landscape Photography

Hasselblad X1D

Compare J5 vs X1D

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #35
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #32

Hasselblad X1D
Imaging 98
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 100
Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compare J5 vs GFX 50R

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm G Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #13
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #11

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging 96
Features
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score 92
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 98
Landscape

Sigma fp L

Compare J5 vs fp L

61 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Leica L Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #48
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #40

Sigma fp L
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sigma Quattro H

Compare J5 vs Quattro H

45 MP | APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
Sigma SA Bayonet Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #335
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #156

Sigma sd Quattro H
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 90
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Leica M10

Compare J5 vs M10

24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Leica M Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #304
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #139

Leica M10
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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