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Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P1000 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very similar but the P1000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P1000 was announced 4 years after the NEX-5T which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P1000 matches up vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony NEX-5T

 P1000 NEX-5T 
LaunchedJuly 2018August 2013Newer by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Nikon P1000

 NEX-5T P1000 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony NEX-5T

 P1000 NEX-5T 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 enjoys physical measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P1000 and the NEX-5T.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and NEX-5T is 49 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The P1000 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more recent P1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
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great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
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has bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery (250 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
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focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony NEX-5T
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-07-10 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,000 $400