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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(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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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

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.

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The 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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper 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 
IntroducedSeptember 2013August 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
59
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
67
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
59
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (220 per charge)
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
63
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
77
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
29
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-5T
 Nikon 1 AW1Sony 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