Nikon D750 vs Sony NEX-5N

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD750NEX-5N
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700 Sony NEX-5
      Successor ModelNikon D780 Sony NEX-5R
      MSRP$2299.95 / £1799.99 / €2149 (body only), £2249.99 / €2679.00 (body + 24-85mm lens), €2799.00 (body + 24-120mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.93 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40164912 x 3264
      Other ResolutionsFX: 4512 x 3008, 3008 x 2008, 1.2x crop: 5008 x 3336, 3752 x 2504, DX: 3936 x 2624, 2944 x 1968, 1968 x 13124912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5125
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points150
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark III screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.5 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.5 fps
      Flash Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto FP high-speed sync
      auto w/redeye reduction
      auto slow sync
      auto slow sync w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      rear-curtain sync
      rear-curtain w/slow sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow sync
      off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
      2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeProprietary
      Exposure Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      DxO Low Light ISO29561079
      DxO Color Depth24.823.6
      DxO Dynamic Range14.512.7
      DxO Overall Score9377
      Video Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Mini-USB 8-Pin (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or wireless by optional RMT-DSLR1)
      Environmental Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Dimensions141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07")111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.3 x 9.3 x 6.1"6.4 x 5.5 x 3.9"
      Package Weight3.48 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Battery PackEN-EL15NPFW50
      Battery Life1230 shots460 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D750 Sony NEX-5N
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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