Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony a5100

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was revealed 22 months before the a5100 making 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 a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 offers 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) and the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 V2 versus the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and a5100 is 85 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and a5100.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony a5100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.