Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony A3000

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and A3000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 AW1 was released about the same time to the A3000 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 AW1 matches up against the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 AW1 and the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and A3000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.