Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony a5000

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

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.