Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-3
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Released January 2012
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J2
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- Updated by Sony NEX-C3
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Here, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NEX-3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 J1 was unveiled 20 months after the NEX-3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J1 grades against the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony NEX-3
| 1 J1 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Nikon 1 J1
| NEX-3 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony NEX-3
| 1 J1 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J1 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J1 against the NEX-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and NEX-3.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 J1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-01-20 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/60 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 234 gr (0.52 lb) | 297 gr (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 56 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 372 | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $625 | $0 |