Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony a5000

Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 V1 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and a5000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the a5000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 V1 grades versus the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V1 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 V1 vs the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and a5000 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a5000 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.