Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6
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![Nikon 1 J1 front Nikon 1 J1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J1.jpg)
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 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
- Updated by Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced March 2013
- Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
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The 1 J1 was launched 14 months earlier than the NEX-6 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1 J1 grades versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony NEX-6
1 J1 | NEX-6 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Nikon 1 J1
NEX-6 | 1 J1 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony NEX-6
1 J1 | NEX-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 has got external 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 Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 against the NEX-6.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and NEX-6.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 1 J1 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-20 | 2013-03-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 372 | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $625 | $365 |