Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Released January 2012
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 J2
(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 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- New Model is Sony NEX-5T
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 1 J1 was revealed 7 months before the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 J1 matches up versus the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony NEX-5R
1 J1 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Nikon 1 J1
NEX-5R | 1 J1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months | |
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-5R
1 J1 | NEX-5R | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J1 versus the NEX-5R.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and NEX-5R.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 1 J1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-20 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Available lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 gr (0.52 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 372 | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $625 | $750 |