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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(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
Sony W610
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Sony W610

 1 J5 W610 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012More modern by 40 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon 1 J5

 W610 1 J5 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony W610

 1 J5 W610 

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).

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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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (231 grams)
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
27
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
80
lighter than competition (231 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (250 shots)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (231g)
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Sony W610
 Nikon 1 J5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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