Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 V3 (1") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was released 2 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 V3 matches up against the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the NEX-5N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and NEX-5N is 87 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and NEX-5N.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 V3 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent 1 V3 will have an edge in sensor tech.