Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E1
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
- Updated by Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Announced March 2023

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony ZV-E1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 1 J2 (1") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

The 1 J2 was brought out 11 years before the ZV-E1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 J2 matches up versus the ZV-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J2 & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sony ZV-E1
1 J2 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Nikon 1 J2
ZV-E1 | 1 J2 | |||
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Announced | March 2023 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 129 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony ZV-E1
1 J2 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen measurements |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the ZV-E1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and ZV-E1 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and ZV-E1.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony ZV-E1 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon 1 J2 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-08-09 | 2023-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 13 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3.00" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 pounds) | 483 grams (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
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 photos | 570 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $550 | $2,198 |