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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was manufactured 2 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1 J5 grades against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Sony NEX-6

 1 J5 NEX-6 
ReleasedApril 2015March 2013More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Nikon 1 J5

 NEX-6 1 J5 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony NEX-6

 1 J5 NEX-6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the NEX-6.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and NEX-6.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography information
64
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (231g)
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (250 shots)
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
80
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
has touch to focus
good MP (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (250 shots)
75
lighter than average in class (345g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (250 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
32
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (345 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Sony NEX-6
 Nikon 1 J5Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 J5 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-03 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5A Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 171 99
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 13.1
DXO Low light score 479 1018
Other
Battery life 250 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL24 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $497 $365