Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6500

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and A6500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A6500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 J3 scores vs the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J3 & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 features external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the A6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and A6500 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and A6500.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6500 will give you more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.