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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J2
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and A6500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J1 was revealed 5 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 J1 matches up against the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony A6500

 1 J1 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Nikon 1 J1

 A6500 1 J1 
LaunchedOctober 2016January 2012More modern by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony A6500

 1 J1 A6500 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 versus the A6500.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and A6500 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and A6500.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6500 will provide extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6500 Portrait photography advice
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Street photography camera
69
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
77
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography factors
Sony A6500 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
74
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J1
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6500 as a Vlogging camera
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
39
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Sony A6500
 Nikon 1 J1Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 J1 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-20 2016-10-06
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 135 425
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 85
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.7
DXO Low light rating 372 1405
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $625 $1,298