Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-5R

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      BrandNikonSony
      Model1 V2NEX-5R
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 V1 Sony NEX-5N
      Successor ModelNikon 1 V3 Sony NEX-5T
      MSRPWith 10-30mm kit zoom: $899With 18-55mmm : $750/ £670/€749 ; Body Only: $650
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels15.13 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      ProcessorEXPEED 3ABIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30724912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points7399
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Lens MountNikon 1Sony E
      Crop Factor2.7x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +2
      Eye SensorCamera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use
      Shutter Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical, electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeProprietary
      Exposure Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      DxO Low Light ISO403910
      DxO Color Depth20.223.7
      DxO Dynamic Range10.813.1
      DxO Overall Score5078
      Video Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 by optional RMT-DSLR1
      Environmental Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Dimensions109 x 82 x 46 mm (4.29 x 3.23 x 1.81")111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.54")
      Weight (inc. batteries)278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.5 x 5.1"6.8 x 5.3 x 4.8"
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Battery PackEN-EL21NPFW50
      Battery Life310 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon 1 V2 Sony NEX-5R
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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