Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5

Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 V2 (1") and NEX-5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 V2 matches up against the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V2 vs the NEX-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and NEX-5 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The 1 V2 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The fresher 1 V2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.