Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony W570

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sony W570, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and W570 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J2 was released 20 months after the W570 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 J2 grades versus the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and W570.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W570 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer 1 J2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.