Nikon 1 J5 vs Nikon D3200

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon D3200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 J5 (1") and D3200 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The 1 J5 was revealed 2 years later than the D3200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 J5 scores against the D3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon D3200. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Nikon D3200 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 features external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon D3200 has measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon D3200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J5 versus the D3200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and D3200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and D3200.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D3200 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1 J5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.