Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony a5000

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 V2 was brought out 14 months prior to the a5000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 V2 grades versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V2 and the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and a5000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and a5000.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.