Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony a5000

Here, we are looking at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly close but the 1 J5 (1") and a5000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 16 months later than the a5000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 1 J5 scores vs the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 features exterior 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 a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J5 against the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will result in greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.