Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony A6300

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 S1 versus Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and A6300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A6300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 S1 scores against the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S1 & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 S1 against the A6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and A6300 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and A6300.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6300 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1 S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.