Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was manufactured 2 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J5 matches up vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J5 against the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1 J5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.