Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-3

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NEX-3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was introduced 4 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 J5 grades vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J5 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 J5 versus the NEX-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and NEX-3.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 1 J5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.