Sony NEX-6
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Nikon J1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha NEX-6

Best price $699
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 1.06″ vs 1.2″
  • 17% more battery life 270 shots vs 230 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 116 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera November 2012 vs November 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Viewscreen flips out J1 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has HDR on-board J1 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture J1 does not have panorama
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities J1 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector J1 does not
Find out more about the Sony Alpha NEX-6

What’s good about the Nikon 1 J1

Best price
$599
  • Weighs a little bit less than the NEX-6 8.3 oz vs 12.2 oz
  • Smaller body size 12 in³ vs 14 in³
  • Slightly cheaper street price $599 vs $699
Find out more about the Nikon 1 J1

What the Sony NEX-6 and Nikon J1 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Sony NEX-6 and the Nikon J1

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
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