Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 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
- Launched April 2015
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and W610 (14MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and W610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 1 J5 was launched 3 years after the W610 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 1 J5 scores versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Sony W610
1 J5 | W610 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 40 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon 1 J5
W610 | 1 J5 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony W610
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J5 has physical 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J5 against the W610.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and W610.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 J5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-04-03 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5A | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 13 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 479 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL24 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $497 | $200 |