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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V2
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon 1 V1 and Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and A6600 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 V1 was manufactured 8 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 V1 grades versus the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Sony A6600

 1 V1 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon 1 V1

 A6600 1 V1 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2012More modern by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Sony A6600

 1 V1 A6600 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V1 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1 V1 vs the A6600.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and A6600 is 84 and 77 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V1 and A6600.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A6600 will give more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography information
Sony A6600 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
Street photography with Sony A6600
62
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
53
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (810 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
41
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
84
good battery (810 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography details
Sony A6600 Landscape photography details
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging info
Sony A6600 Vlogging info
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Sony A6600
 Nikon 1 V1Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V1 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-20 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 135 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 82
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.4
DXO Low light score 346 1497
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 810 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
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