Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6000

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and A6000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A6000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1 J1 grades vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 provides external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 J1 vs the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and A6000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and A6000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6000 will produce extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.