Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Let's take a closer look at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 1 J1 was unveiled 4 months later than the NEX-5N which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1 J1 grades versus the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony NEX-5N
| 1 J1 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Nikon 1 J1
| NEX-5N | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony NEX-5N
| 1 J1 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | October 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J1 and the NEX-5N.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and NEX-5N is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and NEX-5N.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5N will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-01-20 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| 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 |
| Available lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/60s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 56 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 372 | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 460 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $625 | $550 |