Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon Z30

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and Z30 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was released 11 years before the Z30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1 J2 matches up versus the Z30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 & Nikon Z30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Nikon Z30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 J2 versus the Z30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and Z30 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and Z30.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z30 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 1 J2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.