Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600
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![Nikon 1 J5 front Nikon 1 J5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J5.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6600 front Sony Alpha a6600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6600/Sony-A6600-front.jpg)
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70 Features
96 Overall
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Revealed August 2019
- Successor is Sony A6700
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony A6600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 J5 (1") and A6600 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
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The 1 J5 was brought out 5 years before the A6600 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 J5 grades vs the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 & Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Sony A6600
1 J5 | A6600 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon 1 J5
A6600 | 1 J5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | April 2015 | More modern by 53 months |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony A6600
1 J5 | A6600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 offers external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony A6600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the A6600.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6600-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and A6600 is 91 and 77 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6600-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and A6600.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6600 will show more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6600-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6600-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 J5 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-04-03 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 5A | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lb) | 503 gr (1.11 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 479 | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 810 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL24 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $497 | $1,198 |