Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V3 was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1 V3 matches up against the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 features external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 V3 versus the NEX-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and NEX-5 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and NEX-5.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 1 V3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.