Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony A6700

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 V1 versus Sony A6700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and A6700 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V1 was unveiled 12 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 V1 matches up against the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Sony Alpha a6700. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V1 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the A6700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and A6700 is 84 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and A6700.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6700 will deliver extra detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.