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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J4
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Released July 2021
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 J5 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was released 7 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 J5 grades against the ZV-E10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Sony ZV-E10

 1 J5 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon 1 J5

 ZV-E10 1 J5 
ReleasedJuly 2021April 2015More modern by 77 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony ZV-E10

 1 J5 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J5 and the ZV-E10.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and ZV-E10 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and ZV-E10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony ZV-E10 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1 J5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than others (231g)
lack of image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J5
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
64
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
77
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography features
80
lighter than others (231g)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
88
great battery life (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 shots)
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J5
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (231g)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
82
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon 1 J5Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 J5 Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-04-03 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5A -
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 171 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Number of lenses 13 150
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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 no built-in flash
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
Supported video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 343 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL24 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $497 $699