Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1").

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The 1 J1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J1 grades versus the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J1 has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J1 vs the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and RX100 V.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony RX100 V to provide greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.