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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J3
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J2 was released 10 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 J2 matches up vs the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sony ZV-E10

 1 J2 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon 1 J2

 ZV-E10 1 J2 
LaunchedJuly 2021August 2012More modern by 109 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony ZV-E10

 1 J2 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J2 vs the ZV-E10.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and ZV-E10 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and ZV-E10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-E10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography details
69
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (238g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
82
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography advice
49
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
77
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition in class (238g)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
great battery life (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging info
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (238g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
82
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon 1 J2Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 J2 Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-09 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 135 425
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sony E
Total lenses 13 150
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
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