Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was manufactured 2 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1 J5 grades against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J5 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and NEX-6.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.