Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below is a complete review of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and NEX-5R (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 20 months later than the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 J4 matches up against the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J4 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J4 against the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 J4 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 should have an advantage in sensor technology.