Nikon 1 J5 with Sony A6600 Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 and Sony A6600 Main Features

  • April, 2015
  • August, 2019
  • 21 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 160 - 12800 ISO
  • 100 - 32000 ISO
  • -
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 98 x 60 x 32 mm, 231g.
  • 120 x 67 x 69 mm, 503g.
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Nikon 1 J5 Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
72
Value for money score
82
Portability score
95
Overall score
68

Sony A6600 Scores


Imaging score
63
Features score
83
Value for money score
72
Portability score
85
Overall score
79

Sony Alpha a6600 with Nikon 1 J5 Overview


Let's compare Nikon 1 J5 with Sony Alpha a6600. The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras. Nikon 1 J5 was released in 2015, and Sony A6600 in 2019. Alpha a6600 is newer, which is a plus. 1 J5 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of 1 J5 is greater than that of Alpha a6600. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (1 J5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony A6600, the maximum ISO is greater by 19200. Alpha a6600 has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), 1 J5 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Alpha a6600 has electronic viewfinder, and the 1 J5 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Alpha a6600 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, 1 J5 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon 1 J5 has 11.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon 1 J5 has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.

General 1 J5 Alpha a6600
Brand Nikon Sony
Model 1 J5 Alpha a6600
Announced April, 2015 August, 2019
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon 1 Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2.7 1.5
Number of Lenses 13 116
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1037k pixels 922k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.71
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 171 425
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 20.0 fps 11.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 APS-C
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 21 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 12800 32000
Min Native ISO 160 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 102400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
Battery
Battery Life 250 shots 810 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL24 NP-FZ1000
Physical
Weight 231 g 503 g
Physical Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32 mm 120 x 67 x 69 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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