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Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder vs Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder is cheaper at $595. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder or Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor?

They split the 2 specs we compare evenly.

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Key specs, head to head

The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.

Brightness (nits)
Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder 1000
Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor 400

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor
US price $595
BrandAtomosLilliput
Released2018-09-01
Screen size (in) 5.2 5
Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Brightness (nits) 1000 400
HDMI sdi io 1x HDMI 2.0 in, 1x HDMI 2.0 out; no SDI 1x HDMI 1.4 in (accepts up to 4096x2160 passthrough), 1x HDMI 1.4 loop out; no SDI
HDR lut support HDR (HLG/PQ) monitoring, 3D LUT import
Touchscreen Yes No
Battery mount Sony NP-F style via optional battery bracket (not included stock) Dual-purpose plate: Sony NP-F series and Canon LP-E6; hot-shoe camera mount
Weight (g) 340 118

Sources — Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder: atomos.com.au (verified 2026-08-12). Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor: lilliput.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder and Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Screen size (in): Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder 5.2 vs Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor 5
  • Brightness (nits): Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder 1000 vs Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor 400
  • HDMI sdi io: Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder 1x HDMI 2.0 in, 1x HDMI 2.0 out; no SDI vs Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor 1x HDMI 1.4 in (accepts up to 4096x2160 passthrough), 1x HDMI 1.4 loop out; no SDI
  • Touchscreen: Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder true vs Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor false
  • Battery mount: Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder Sony NP-F style via optional battery bracket (not included stock) vs Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor Dual-purpose plate: Sony NP-F series and Canon LP-E6; hot-shoe camera mount
  • Weight (g): Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder 340 vs Lilliput A5 5in Camera-Top HDMI Monitor 118

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