Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T
87 Imaging
49 Features
79 Overall
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![Nikon 1 V3 front Nikon 1 V3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-V3.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-5T front Sony Alpha NEX-5T front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T/Sony-NEX-5T-front.jpg)
89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Released March 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 V3 (1") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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The 1 V3 was manufactured 7 months after the NEX-5T and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 V3 grades versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony NEX-5T
1 V3 | NEX-5T | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Nikon 1 V3
NEX-5T | 1 V3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-5T
1 V3 | NEX-5T | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the NEX-5T.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and NEX-5T is 87 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and NEX-5T.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent 1 V3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 V3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-03-13 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4A | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 381 gr (0.84 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
Physical 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 score | 52 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 384 | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | 330 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20a | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $997 | $400 |