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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V2
Sony NEX-5R
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-5R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 V3 (1") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was launched 19 months after the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 V3 matches up against the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony NEX-5R

 1 V3 NEX-5R 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2012More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Nikon 1 V3

 NEX-5R 1 V3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-5R

 1 V3 NEX-5R 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with physical 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-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the NEX-5R.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

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

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon 1 V3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 1 V3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
69
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5R Street photography features
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (310 shots)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
68
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (310 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging details
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
31
has touchscreen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-5R
 Nikon 1 V3Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 V3 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-13 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4A 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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5232 x 3488 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 171 99
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 grams (0.84 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 78
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 13.1
DXO Low light rating 384 910
Other
Battery life 310 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20a NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $997 $750