Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A390
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A380
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A390 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony A390, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and A390 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 1 J1 was manufactured 19 months later than the A390 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 J1 matches up vs the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A390 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony A390
1 J1 | A390 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Nikon 1 J1
A390 | 1 J1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony A390
1 J1 | A390 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 features outside measurements 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 Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony A390 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the A390.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and A390.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A390 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1 J1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-01-20 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 13 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lbs) | 549g (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 372 | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 230 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $625 | $500 |