Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
- New Model is Nikon 1 J3
(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
- Revealed August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 1 J2 was released 12 months after the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 J2 scores vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sony NEX-C3
| 1 J2 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Nikon 1 J2
| NEX-C3 | 1 J2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony NEX-C3
| 1 J2 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J2 provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and NEX-C3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger 1 J2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J2 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-08-09 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest 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 | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 238g (0.52 pounds) | 225g (0.50 pounds) |
| 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 | 54 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 363 | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $550 | $343 |