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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J4
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon 1 J2 versus Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1").

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The 1 J2 was released 15 months earlier than the 1 J3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 J2 grades versus the 1 J3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Nikon 1 J3

 1 J2 1 J3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Nikon 1 J2

 1 J3 1 J2 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2012Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 J3

 1 J2 1 J3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J3 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J2 versus Nikon 1 J3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J2 against the 1 J3.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and 1 J3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and 1 J3.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon 1 J3 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 1 J2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
59
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J2
Street photography with Nikon 1 J3
69
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (238g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography information
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
58
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (238g)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J2
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J3
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
64
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J2
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 J3
 Nikon 1 J2Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-09 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 135 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/60 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 238 gr (0.52 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 52
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.0
DXO Low light rating 363 420
Other
Battery life 230 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $170