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
Photography Glossary 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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Nikon 1 J2
| NEX-5R | 1 J2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |