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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V3
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 V2 (1") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 10 months earlier than the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 V2 grades vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Sony NEX-5T

 1 V2 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Nikon 1 V2

 NEX-5T 1 V2 
LaunchedAugust 2013October 2012Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony NEX-5T

 1 V2 NEX-5T 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 V2 and the NEX-5T.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and NEX-5T is 85 and 89 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
63
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
77
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging info
29
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony NEX-5T
 Nikon 1 V2Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-10-24 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3A Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 73 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 278 gr (0.61 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 78
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.0
DXO Low light score 403 1015
Other
Battery life 310 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL21 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $400