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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V2
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1").

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The 1 J2 was introduced 19 months before the 1 V3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 J2 matches up against the 1 V3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Nikon 1 V3

 1 J2 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Nikon 1 J2

 1 V3 1 J2 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2012More recent by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 V3

 1 J2 1 V3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1 J2 versus the 1 V3.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and 1 V3 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and 1 V3.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon 1 V3 to show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography advice
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
69
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J2
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
69
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (238 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography highlights
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average in class (238g)
has built in flash
low battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (310 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J2
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
35
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 V3
 Nikon 1 J2Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 V3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-09 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 135 171
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/60 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 pounds) 381g (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 52
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.7
DXO Low light score 363 384
Other
Battery life 230 images 310 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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