Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-6

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.

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.