Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6600

Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and A6600 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 6 years before the A6600 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 J4 grades versus the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J4 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony A6600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J4 against the A6600.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and A6600 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and A6600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6600 will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.