Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6100

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very similar but the 1 J5 (1") and A6100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J5 was introduced 5 years before the A6100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 J5 grades versus the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J5 against the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and A6100.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6100 will deliver greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1 J5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.