Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S1 was brought out 3 months later than the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 S1 scores vs the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S1 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 S1 against the NEX-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and NEX-6 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 S1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.