Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-5T

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 20 months after the NEX-5T making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 J5 grades vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 provides physical 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) 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).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J5 against the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon 1 J5 will show greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern 1 J5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.