5-megapixel shootout: Features
While the feature sets of the three units are closely matched, there are some differences. Noticeably, the Canon G5 is the only camera which features a bright and fast F2.0 lens. The Nikon 5400 and Sony V1, on the other hand, trail behind with their F2.8 glasses. In general, larger apertures (small F stop numbers) allow brighter shots and thus the use of faster shutter speeds.For macro photography, it doesn't get much better than with the Coolpix 5400. This Nikon allows shots from as close as 10mm! This is followed by the G5's showing of 50mm and then the V1 by a distant 100mm.
Then there's something for the nocturnal shutterbugs. The Sony V1 has the Japanese manufacturer's proprietary HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD sensor. As such it's the only camera in this shootout to incorporate night-framing and night-shooting modes.
Verdict: A strong showing from all the cameras, each contributing something into the fray. As such, we can declare no clear winner here.
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