Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-3N

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J1 was brought out 13 months prior to the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1 J1 scores against the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J1 comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.