Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony a5000 and Nikon 1 J4 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony a5000 has external dimensions of 110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries). Nikon 1 J4 has external dimensions of 100 x 60 x 29 mm (3.92 x 2.36 x 1.12″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony a5000 and the Nikon 1 J4. Nikon 1 J4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Sony a5000.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony a5000 and Nikon 1 J4.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony a5000 and Nikon 1 J4.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Sony a5000 has an APS-C sized sensor and Nikon 1 J4 has a smaller 1' sensor, Nikon 1 J4's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Sony a5000 lenses.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Alpha a5000 nor Nikon 1 J4 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony a5000 and Nikon 1 J4's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony a5000 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Nikon 1 J4 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to a5000.