Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony FX30

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon 1 V1 versus Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and FX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V1 was released 11 years before the FX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1 V1 scores vs the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V1 & Sony FX30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V1 features outside measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V1 versus Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 against the FX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and FX30 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony FX30 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.