Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000
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![Nikon 1 J1 front Nikon 1 J1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J1.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a5000 front Sony Alpha a5000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Alpha-a5000.jpg)
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63 Features
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 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
- Launched January 2012
- Later Model is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
- Newer Model is Sony a5100
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and a5000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
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The 1 J1 was released 23 months earlier than the a5000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J1 grades versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony a5000
1 J1 | a5000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Nikon 1 J1
a5000 | 1 J1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony a5000
1 J1 | a5000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and 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 differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1 J1 against the a5000.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 size comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and a5000.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5000 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 1 J1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J1-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-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 a5000 Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-01-20 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 372 | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 420 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $625 | $448 |