Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7
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![Nikon 1 AW1 front Nikon 1 AW1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon_1_AW1_0.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-7 front Sony Alpha NEX-7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7/Sony-NEX-7-front.jpg)
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NEX-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
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The 1 AW1 was introduced 22 months later than the NEX-7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 AW1 matches up versus the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Sony NEX-7
1 AW1 | NEX-7 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | December 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Nikon 1 AW1
NEX-7 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-7
1 AW1 | NEX-7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 AW1 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 AW1 against the NEX-7.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and NEX-7.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger 1 AW1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-09-19 | 2011-12-13 |
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 measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
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, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/60 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 356 gr (0.78 pounds) | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 428 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 430 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $699 |