Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4
(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
- Announced August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly similar but the 1 J3 (1") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 1 J3 was unveiled 4 months after the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 J3 scores against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Sony NEX-5T
| 1 J3 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Nikon 1 J3
| NEX-5T | 1 J3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony NEX-5T
| 1 J3 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | August 2013 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J3 versus the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and NEX-5T.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon 1 J3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | 41 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 420 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $170 | $400 |