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Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony RX100 VI

The Nikon 1 J5 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in April 2015 and June 2018. The J5 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the RX100 VI is a fixed lens compact. Both cameras are equipped with an one-inch sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 20.7 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon 1 J5
versus
Sony RX100 VI
Nikon 1 J5   Sony RX100 VI
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Nikon 1 mount lenses 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
20.7 MP – 1" sensor 20 MP – 1" sensor
4K/15p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 160-12,800 ISO 125-12,800 (80 - 25,600)
No viewfinder, LCD framing Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1037k dots 3.0" LCD – 1229k dots
Tilting touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
60 shutter flaps per second 24 shutter flaps per second
250 shots per battery charge240 shots per battery charge
98 x 60 x 32 mm, 231 g 102 x 58 x 43 mm, 301 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon 1 J5 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Nikon 1 J5 and the Sony RX100 VI. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The J5 can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, white), while the RX100 VI is only available in black.

Size Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony RX100 VI
Compare J5 versus RX100 VI top
Comparison J5 or RX100 VI rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon 1 J5 and the Sony RX100 VI are of equal size. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the J5 nor the RX100 VI are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the RX100 VI has a lens built in, whereas the J5 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

The power pack in the RX100 VI can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Nikon 1 J5 98 mm 60 mm 32 mm 231 g 250 i Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VI 102 mm 58 mm 43 mm 301 g 240 i Jun 2018 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Canon G7 X 103 mm 60 mm 40 mm 304 g 210 i Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G9 X 98 mm 58 mm 31 mm 209 g 220 i Oct 2015 US$ 529ebay.com
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Canon G9 X Mark II 98 mm 58 mm 31 mm 206 g 235 i Jan 2017 US$ 529ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J4 100 mm 60 mm 29 mm 232 g 300 i Apr 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V3 111 mm 65 mm 33 mm 381 g 310 i Mar 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ1000 137 mm 99 mm 131 mm 831 g 360 i Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Sony A5000 110 mm 63 mm 36 mm 269 g 420 i Jan 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II 102 mm 58 mm 38 mm 281 g 350 i Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 290 g 320 i May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 298 g 280 i Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 V 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 299 g 220 i Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VII 102 mm 58 mm 43 mm 302 g 260 i Jul 2019 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an one-inch sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 2.7. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Nikon 1 J5 and Sony RX100 VI sensor measures

While the two cameras under review share the same sensor size, the J5 offers a slightly higher resolution of 20.7 megapixels, compared with 20 MP of the RX100 VI. This megapixels advantage translates into a 2 percent gain in linear resolution. On the other hand, these sensor specs imply that the J5 has a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 2.37μm versus 2.41μm for the RX100 VI). Moreover, it should be noted that the RX100 VI is much more recent (by 3 years and 2 months) than the J5, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of individual pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the J5 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The Nikon 1 J5 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 160 to ISO 12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with BSI-CMOS (Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

J5 versus RX100 VI MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Nikon 1 J5 1-inch 20.7 5568 37124K/15p21.112.047965
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Sony RX100 VI 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.112.347864
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Canon G7 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p23.012.755671
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Canon G9 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.512.349563
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Canon G9 X Mark II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.912.552265
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Nikon 1 J4 1-inch 18.2 5232 34881080/60p20.810.742653
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Nikon 1 V3 1-inch 18.2 5232 34881080/60p20.810.738452
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Panasonic FZ1000 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.111.751764
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Sony A5000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.813.0108979
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Sony RX100 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.512.448367
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Sony RX100 III 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.412.349567
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Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
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Sony RX100 V 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.458670
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Sony RX100 VII 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p21.812.441863
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the RX100 VI provides a faster frame rate than the J5. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Nikon is limited to 4K/15p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the RX100 VI has an electronic viewfinder (2359k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the J5 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony RX100 VI along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Stab
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Nikon 1 J5i i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 VI2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
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Canon G7 Xi i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 6.5/s i i
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Canon G9 Xi i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 6.0/s i i
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Canon G9 X Mark IIi i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 8.2/s i i
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Nikon 1 J4i i3.0 / 1037 Fixed i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 V3optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ10002359 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Sony A5000i i3.0 / 461 tilting i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Sony RX100 IIoptional i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
11.
 
Sony RX100 III1440 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 IV2359 i3.0 / 1228 tilting i 1/2000s 16.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 V2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 VII2359 i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/2000s 90.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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Both cameras have an articulated rear screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This feature will be particularly appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon 1 J5 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The J5 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the RX100 VI uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon 1 J5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Nikon 1 J5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 VIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G7 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G9 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G9 X Mark IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon 1 J4istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon 1 V3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic FZ1000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A5000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 Vistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 VIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Both the J5 and the RX100 VI have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The RX100 VI was replaced by the Sony RX100 VII, while the J5 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the J5 and RX100 VI can be found, respectively, in the Nikon 1 J5 Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony RX100 VI Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is the Nikon 1 J5 better than the Sony RX100 VI or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Advantages of the Nikon 1 J5:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (60 vs 24 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in April 2015).

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Arguments in favor of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (4K/30p versus 4K/15p).
  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1229k vs 1037k dots).
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the J5 necessitates an extra lens.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More modern: Reflects 3 years and 2 months of technical progress since the J5 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the RX100 VI emerges as the winner of the match-up (9 : 6 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

J5 06:09 RX100 VI

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon 1 J5 and the Sony RX100 VI place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the J5 and the RX100 VI in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon 1 J5........4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VI4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2018 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Canon G7 X4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G9 X3.5/5+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 529ebay.com
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Canon G9 X Mark II4/5..4/575/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 529ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J43/5......4.5/54/5 Apr 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V33/5....76/1004.5/54/5 Mar 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ10004/5+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Sony A50003/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II5/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV4.5/5+ +..85/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 V4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VII4.5/5..4/5..4/55/5 Jul 2019 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Nikon 1 J5 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon 1 J5 Sony RX100 VI
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Nikon 1 mount lenses 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Launch Date April 2015 June 2018
Launch Price USD 399 USD 1,199
Sensor Specs Nikon 1 J5 Sony RX100 VI
Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format 1" Sensor 1" Sensor
Sensor Size 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 116.16 mm2 116.16 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 15.9 mm 15.9 mm
Crop Factor 2.7x 2.7x
Sensor Resolution 20.7 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5568 x 3712 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Pixel Pitch 2.37 μm 2.41 μm
Pixel Density 17.79 MP/cm2 17.18 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/15p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 160 - 12,800 ISO 125 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 80 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 5 BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 65 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.1 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.0 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 479 ..
Screen Specs Nikon 1 J5 Sony RX100 VI
Viewfinder Type no viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59x
Viewfinder Resolution 2359k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1037k dots 1229k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Tilting screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon 1 J5 Sony RX100 VI
Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous Shooting 60 shutter flaps/s 24 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sup to 1/32000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Nikon 1 J5 Sony RX100 VI
External Flash no Hotshoe no Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Nikon 1 J5 Sony RX100 VI
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL24 Sony NP-BX1
Battery Life (CIPA)250 shots per charge240 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32 mm
(3.9 x 2.4 x 1.3 in)
102 x 58 x 43 mm
(4.0 x 2.3 x 1.7 in)
Camera Weight 231 g (8.1 oz) 301 g (10.6 oz)
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