Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony NEX-7

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon 1 J4 versus Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 1 J4 was released 2 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 J4 grades against the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J4 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J4 versus Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 versus the NEX-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and NEX-7 is 92 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-7 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 J4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.