Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Released September 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Below, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very comparable but the 1 AW1 (1") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1 AW1 was brought out at a similar time to the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 AW1 grades vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Sony NEX-5T
| 1 AW1 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Nikon 1 AW1
| NEX-5T | 1 AW1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-5T
| 1 AW1 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2013 |  | August 2013 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 features outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 AW1 and the NEX-5T.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and NEX-5T.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-09-19 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXPEED 3A | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 356g (0.78 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 51 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 428 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $400 |