Side by side comparison and review of Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm and Sony Alpha ZV-E1. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm lens | Body only |
| Height | 6.1 cm | 7.19 cm |
| Width | 10.6 cm | 12.1 cm |
| Depth | 2.98 cm | 5.43 cm |
| Weight | 237 g | 399 g |
| Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 399 g Camera with battery and memory card: 485 g |
| Body Material | - | SORPLAS |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | Silver | Black |
| Protection | - | Dust-resistant, moisture-resistant |
| Digital Zoom | - | 2x |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
| SENSOR | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Sensor Resolution | 10.1 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | High Speed AF CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 12,000,000 pixels | - |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 10,100,000 pixels | 12,100,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 59.94 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical (5-axis Steady Shot) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
| PROCESSOR | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | BIONZ XR |
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| LENS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 10 - 30 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom | - |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 81mm | - |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | - |
| Max View Angle | 77 degree(s) | - |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
| Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | - |
| Filter Size | 40.5 mm | - |
| Lens Mounting Type | Nikon 1 | Sony E-mount |
| Features | Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction), Lens Barrel Retraction Function | - |
| FOCUSING | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 135 | 759 |
| Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | - |
| Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE |
| VIEWFINDER | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Field of View Crop Factor | 2.7 | - |
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| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| ISO (Max) | 6400 | 409600 |
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| Extended ISO (Max) | - | 409600 |
| Extended ISO (Min) | - | 40 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto (100-400), ISO auto (100-800), ISO auto (100-3200) | ISO auto (80-12800), ISO 409600, ISO 80-102400, ISO 40 |
| Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, matrix | - |
| Exposure Metering Zones | - | 1200 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | - |
| Shooting Programs | Backlight, night portrait, night landscape, panorama assist, Soft | - |
| Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Selective Colour | Soft Skin, Background defocus, Time Lapse, Creative Look presets |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Automatic |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade | 2500K - 9900K |
| Shutter Type | - | Electronic |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
| X-sync Speed | 1/60sec | 1/60sec, 1/30 sec |
| Exposure Range | - | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | - | Yes |
| Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 1,036,800 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding (176°) / rotating (270°) |
| Display Features | Display brightness control | - |
| FLASH | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 5 | - |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | - |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | H.264, XAVC S, HEVC, H.265, MPEG-4 AVC, XAVC HS |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, HEIF, RAW + HEIF |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo (3-Capsule directional) |
| Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
| MEMORY | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
| Memory Card Included | - | No |
| Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
| Image Storage | JPEG 3872 x 2592 JPEG 2896 x 1944 JPEG 1936 x 1296 JPEG 3840 x 2160 - 1080/60i movie mode JPEG 1920 x 1080 - 1080/30p movie mode JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/60p movie mode |
4240 x 2832 2768 x 1848 2128 x 1416 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps |
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 119.88 fps XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion | Sony NP-FZ100 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1020 mAh (included) | Sony NP-FZ100 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2280 mAh (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 220 shots | Photo shooting - 570 shots (LCD Monitor on) Video recording - 95 minutes (LCD Monitor on) |
| CONNECTIONS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 3.2, NFC (Near Field Communication), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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| Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, Live streaming, remote control via Bluetooth |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Exif Print support |
| Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB-C 3.2 (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
| FEATURES | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec | - |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 60 frames per second | 10 frames per second |
| Additional Features | Slow motion playback, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, interval shooting mode, takes photos while film recording, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Auto Selector, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot | Built-in speaker, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), slow motion recording, auto-framing, 4:2:2 10-bit internal rercording, Lens Shading Correction, Picture Profile Preset, focus breathing compensation, 14-bit RAW, proxy recording, Framing Stabilizer, Product Showcase Setting, Multiple Face Recognition, quick motion |
| OTHERS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Sony Alpha ZV-E1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable | Body cap, wind screen, shoulder strap, shoe cap, wind screen adapter |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
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