Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A7c

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and A7c (24MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and A7c (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J1 was manufactured 9 years before the A7c and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 J1 matches up against the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 has outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony A7c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J1 and the A7c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and A7c.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will offer greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.