Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 AW1 (1") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe 1 AW1 was manufactured 2 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 AW1 scores versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 AW1 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Sony NEX-C3
| 1 AW1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2013 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 26 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Nikon 1 AW1
| NEX-C3 | 1 AW1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-C3
| 1 AW1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the NEX-C3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and NEX-C3.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 AW1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern 1 AW1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-09-19 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXPEED 3A | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356g (0.78 pounds) | 225g (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 51 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 428 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 400 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $343 |