Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Released January 2012
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 1 J1 was released 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 J1 scores against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony HX90V
1 J1 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon 1 J1
HX90V | 1 J1 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 39 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony HX90V
1 J1 | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 features exterior dimensions 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J1 against the HX90V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and HX90V.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX90V will show more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-20 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 13 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 372 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 360 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $625 | $440 |