Nikon J1
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Sony RX100
Premium Compact Camera

What’s good about the Nikon 1 J1

Best price $599
  • Smaller body size 12 in³ vs 13 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 1.2″ vs 1.4″
  • Interchangeable lenses RX100 does not have lens options
Find out more about the Nikon 1 J1

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Best price
$448
  • 43% more battery life 330 shots vs 230 shots
  • Cheaper street price $448 vs $599
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera July 2012 vs November 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Has HDR on-board J1 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture J1 does not have panorama
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

What the Nikon J1 and Sony RX100 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 8.3 oz vs 8.5 oz
  • Similar image sensor size 116 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Similar continuous shooting speed 10 shots per second
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Nikon J1 and the Sony RX100

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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