Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony TF1
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J1
- Renewed by Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony TF1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 1 J2 was introduced 10 months earlier than the TF1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 J2 grades vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sony TF1
1 J2 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon 1 J2
TF1 | 1 J2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | August 2012 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony TF1
1 J2 | TF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J2 versus the TF1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and TF1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TF1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-08-09 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 13 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $550 | $266 |