Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon S6100

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon S6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and S6100 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J5 was introduced 4 years later than the S6100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 J5 matches up vs the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1 J5 versus the S6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and S6100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and S6100.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will provide you with more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.