Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A6500

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and A6500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J2 was unveiled 5 years before the A6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1 J2 matches up versus the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J2 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J2 and the A6500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and A6500 is 91 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6500 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.