Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon Z50

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and Z50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J1 was unveiled 8 years before the Z50 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J1 grades against the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 & Nikon Z50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J1 against the Z50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and Z50 is 91 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and Z50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.