Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony NEX-5R
1 V3 | NEX-5R | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | August 2012 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Sharper screen (+117k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Nikon 1 V3
NEX-5R | 1 V3 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-5R
1 V3 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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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 |