Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 S1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the 1 J1 (10MP) and the 1 S1 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The 1 J1 was released 17 months before the 1 S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J1 matches up versus the 1 S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 & Nikon 1 S1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 has external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S1 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the 1 S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and 1 S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and 1 S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 1 J1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.