Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A7c
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Nikon 1 J1
- Successor is Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Introduced September 2020
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A7c Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and A7c (24MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and A7c (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 J2 was brought out 9 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 J2 grades versus the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J2 and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sony A7c
1 J2 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon 1 J2
A7c | 1 J2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2020 | August 2012 | Newer by 98 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony A7c
1 J2 | A7c | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 offers external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J2 against the A7c.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and A7c.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7c will deliver greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-09 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Available lenses | 13 | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lb) | 509g (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 740 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $1,800 |