Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony a3500

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was introduced 19 months prior to the a3500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 J2 matches up against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J2 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 has got external 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) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J2 versus the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and a3500 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a3500 will deliver more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.