Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony Alpha A5100
Nikon 1 J59.0 / 10 (pro rating) 0 have it · 0 want it |
Sony Alpha A51008.5 / 10 (pro rating) 0 have it · 0 want it | |
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General Info |
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| Camera class | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
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| Efective resolution | 20.8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| 3-chip sensor | No | No |
| Size | 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm | 23.5 mm x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor cleaning | No | No |
Lens |
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| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Lens mount | Other (Nikkor 1) | Other (Sony E-mount) |
| Shutter speeds | 1/16000-30sec | 1/4000-30sec-Bulb |
| 3D | No | No |
Previewing |
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| Viewfinder | No | No |
| LiveView | Yes | Yes |
| Display size | 3 in | 3 in |
| Display resolution | 1037k pixels | 921.6k pixels |
| Moving display | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Second display | No | No |
| Built-in projector | No | No |
Focus |
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| AF Type | Phase detection | Phase detection, Contrast detection |
| AF Points | 41 | 179 |
| Custom point | No | |
| AF Modes | Single, Continuous | Single, Continuous |
| AF Assist Beam | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus | No | Yes |
Flash |
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| Modes | Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync (Rear-curtain sync) |
| Flash features | Flash exposure compensation | |
| Guide number | 4 | |
Video |
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| Video capture | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Maximum framerate at max, resolution | 15 fps | |
| Codec | Other | Other |
| Other codec | H.264/MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Sound | Yes | Yes |
| Sound recording type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Zoom while capturing | No | Yes |
| Simultaneous video and picture capturing | No | Yes |
| Slow motion effect | No | No |
Camera Features |
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| Image stabilization | No | |
| ISO sensitivity | 160-12800 | 100-25600 |
| Exposure modes | Aperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manual | Aperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manual |
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bracketing | No | Yes |
| Light metering | Center-weighted, Spot, Matrix | Center-weighted, Spot, Matrix |
| Self timer | 2 seconds, 10 seconds | 2 seconds, 10 seconds, Other |
| Other features | Continuous shooting (20 fps) | Continuous shooting (6 fps), Histogram |
| White balance | ||
| Number of available presets | 6 | 8 |
| Custom white balance | No | Yes |
| Scene modes | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Night portrait, Night scene, Panorama | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Sports, Night portrait, Night scene, Panorama, Other |
| In-camera editing | Red-eye correction when previewing | |
| Recognition | Face, Smile | Face, Smile |
Files - Resolution |
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| Formats | ||
| RAW | Yes (RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: Yes) | Yes (RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: Yes) |
| Image ratio options | 3:2 | 16:9, 3:2 |
| Resolution settings number | 6 | |
| Resolution | 5568 x 3712 pixels with 3:2 ratio | 6000 x 3376 pixels with 16:9 ratio |
| 4176 x 2784 pixels with 3:2 ratio | 4240 x 2400 pixels with 16:9 ratio | |
| 2784 x 1856 pixels with 3:2 ratio | 3008 x 1688 pixels with 16:9 ratio | |
| 6000 x 4000 pixels with 3:2 ratio | ||
| 4240 x 2832 pixels with 3:2 ratio | ||
| 3008 x 1688 pixels with 3:2 ratio | ||
Connectivity |
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| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Type | 2.0 | |
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Hot shoe | No | No |
| Memory card support | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | Yes (SD, SDHC, SDXC) |
Body |
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| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.9 in x 2.4 in x 1.3 in | 4.31 in x 2.47 in x 1.41 in |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 9.98 oz |
| Rugged | No | No |
| Available color options | Black, White, Gray | Black |
Power |
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| Battery | Rechargeable (proprietary) | Rechargeable (proprietary) |
| Rechargable type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Capacity | 850 mAh | 1080 mAh |
US Availability |
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| Market status | Available | Available |
| MSRP price | $499.99 | $549.99 |
Links |
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| Official page | ||
| in English | link | link |
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