Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 J3

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The 1 AW1 was announced 2 months prior to the 1 J3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1 AW1 grades vs the 1 J3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 & Nikon 1 J3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 J3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 AW1 against the 1 J3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and 1 J3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and 1 J3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.