Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a5000

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and a5000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 4 months later than the a5000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 J4 vs the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and a5000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and a5000.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a5000 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.