Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony a5100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and a5100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was brought out 5 months earlier than the a5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 V3 grades versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 V3 and the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and a5100 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and a5100.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a5100 will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.