Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc

Let's look much closer at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and Z fc (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the Z fc which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 J1 matches up against the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon Z fc. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z fc in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J1 versus the Z fc.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and Z fc is 91 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and Z fc.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z fc will give you extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.