Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6300

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and A6300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J1 was introduced 5 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 J1 matches up against the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 has outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J1 and the A6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and A6300 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and A6300.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6300 will give greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.