Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Nikon 1 J1
- Updated by Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1 J2 was launched 12 months earlier than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 J2 scores against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sony NEX-5T
| 1 J2 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Nikon 1 J2
| NEX-5T | 1 J2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony NEX-5T
| 1 J2 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J2 against the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and NEX-5T.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J2 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-08-09 | 2013-08-27 |
| 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 measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 238 grams (0.52 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical 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 score | 54 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 363 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $550 | $400 |