Updated (October, 2012): Compare the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-7

Sony Alpha NEX-5

68

vs
Nikon 1 V1

52

Nikon 1 V1
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha NEX-5

Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.2 EV
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon 1 V1

Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
60 fps
Viewfinder coverage
 Great viewfinder coverage
100%
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 
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differences

Advantages of the Nikon V1
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 60 fps vs 7 fps
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 More than 8.5x faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Focus points Many more focus points 135 vs 25
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 97 ms vs 670 ms
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 6.9x less delay when taking photos
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 350 shots vs 330 shots
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 Around 10% more shots per battery charge
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/16000s vs 1/4000s
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 4x faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $407.33 vs $656.43
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 The best price we've seen is $249 cheaper (around 40% less)
Nikon 1 V1 Learn more about
the Nikon V1

Advantages of the Sony NEX-5
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 796 ISO vs 346 ISO
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 The NEX-5 has excellent image quality 1.2 f-stops higher ISO than the V1
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 69.0 vs 54.0
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 Around 30% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.2 EV vs 11 EV
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 1.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 22.2 bits vs 21.3 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.9 more bits of color
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
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 More than 3x larger sensor
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The NEX-5's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
True resolution Higher true resolution 14 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture around 40% more detail in your photos
Size Smaller 111x59x38 mm vs 113x76x43 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Startup delay Less startup delay 1000 ms vs 1300 ms
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 More than 20% less delay when turning on
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 8 lenses vs 4 lenses
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 2x more lenses available
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 1.7"
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 More than 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1
52 vs 68
Explain scores
Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Alpha NEX-5.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
V1:921k dots
NEX-5:920k dots
External flash Each supports an external flash Help
Better lighting
Built-in flash No built-in flash Help
Professional
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
V1:10 MP
NEX-5:14 MP

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$299 - $348 with 10-30mm lens
Thickness Is thinner
Built-in flash Has a built-in flash
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the 1 J1 vs the 1 V1
Compare the 1 J1 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Autofocus Users slower contrast detection autofocus
Compare the NEX-5N vs the 1 V1
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the NEX-7 vs the 1 V1
Compare the NEX-7 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Canon EOS M

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$479 - $599 with 22mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Autofocus Users slower contrast detection autofocus
Compare the EOS M vs the 1 V1
Compare the EOS M vs the Alpha NEX-5
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Viewfinder Has higher quality type of viewfinder
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the 1 V1
Compare the D3100 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony Alpha NEX-6

Sony Alpha NEX-6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$648 body only

$798 with 16-50mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Alpha NEX-6 vs the 1 V1
Compare the Alpha NEX-6 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$234 - $235 body only

$388 with 14-42mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Autofocus Users slower contrast detection autofocus
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the 1 V1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Alpha NEX-5

Nikon 1 V1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 V2

Nikon 1 V2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$697 body only

$797 with 10-30mm lens
True resolution Higher true resolution
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Autofocus Slower autofocus
Compare the 1 V2 vs the 1 V1
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the 1 V1
Nikon 1 J3

Nikon 1 J3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Higher true resolution
Viewfinder No viewfinder
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the 1 J3 vs the 1 V1
Nikon 1 J2

Nikon 1 J2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 with 10-30mm lens
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Size Smaller
Viewfinder No viewfinder
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the 1 J2 vs the 1 V1

Sony Alpha NEX-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Alpha NEX-3

Sony Alpha NEX-3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$448 with 16-50mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Storage slots Has more storage slots
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Alpha NEX-3 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5R

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the NEX-5R vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-F3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$495 - $730 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Startup delay More startup delay
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the NEX-F3 vs the Alpha NEX-5

appearance

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Nikon 1 V1 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Nikon 1 V1 Sony Alpha NEX-5

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