Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm vs. Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

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Side by side comparison and review of Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm and Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6. 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.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm vs. Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Product Type Digital camera - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm lens FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 lens
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 2.1x
SENSOR Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Image Processor EXPEED 3 BIONZ XR
LENS Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 10 - 30 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom Zoom lens - 2.1x zoom - 28 - 60 mm - f/4.0-5.6 FE - zoom
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 81mm 42 - 90 mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 20 cm 30 cm
Max View Angle 77 degree(s) 54 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 9 groups / 12 elements 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size 40.5 mm 40.5 mm
Lens Mounting Type Nikon 1 Sony E-mount
Features Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction), Lens Barrel Retraction Function Aspherical lens, dustproof, linear AF motor, moisture-resistant
FOCUSING Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast and phase detection
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Field of View Crop Factor 2.7 -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
ISO (Max) 6400 409600
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Camera Flash Pop-up flash -
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV H.264, XAVC S, HEVC, H.265, MPEG-4 AVC, XAVC HS
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion Sony NP-FZ100 Lithium Ion
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, USB 3.2, NFC (Near Field Communication), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec -
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-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, wind screen, shoulder strap, shoe cap, wind screen adapter
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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