Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony A6000

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon 1 S1 versus Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and A6000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The 1 S1 was released 10 months prior to the A6000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 S1 matches up against the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 features outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 S1 and the A6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and A6000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6000 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 S1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.