Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Nikon 1 J1
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J3
(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
- Revealed August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1 J2 was manufactured around the same time to the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 J2 scores versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sony NEX-5R
1 J2 | NEX-5R | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Nikon 1 J2
NEX-5R | 1 J2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony NEX-5R
1 J2 | NEX-5R | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 J2 versus the NEX-5R.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and NEX-5R.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5R will render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-09 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3 | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | ||
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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lbs) | 276g (0.61 lbs) |
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 | 54 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 363 | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $550 | $750 |