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
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |