Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was released 2 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1 J5 matches up vs the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J5 versus the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon 1 J5 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer 1 J5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.