Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Released January 2012
- Successor is Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 J1 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe 1 J1 was introduced 6 months after the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1 J1 matches up vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Sony NEX-C3
| 1 J1 | NEX-C3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Nikon 1 J1
| NEX-C3 | 1 J1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Sony NEX-C3
| 1 J1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | August 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J1 comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J1 versus the NEX-C3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and NEX-C3.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-01-20 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/60s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 56 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 372 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photos | 400 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $625 | $343 |