Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A7R II

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony A7R II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and A7R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J1 was launched 4 years before the A7R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 J1 matches up against the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1 J1 vs the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and A7R II is 91 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and A7R II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.