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Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J4
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The 1 J3 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the 1 S2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 J3 grades versus the 1 S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Nikon 1 S2

 1 J3 1 S2 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Nikon 1 J3

 1 S2 1 J3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon 1 S2

 1 J3 1 S2 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J3 and the 1 S2.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and 1 S2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and 1 S2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon 1 S2 to give you greater detail due to its extra 0.2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S2
59
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
60
has manual focus
good MP (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography advice
70
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (201g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
71
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (190 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography details
58
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
60
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
good MP (14.2MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competitors in class (190g)
good MP (14.2MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography information
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14.2MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging highlights
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
33
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (190g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon 1 S2
 Nikon 1 J3Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Nikon 1 S2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14.2MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 135 171
Cross type focus points 41 73
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Total lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 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 quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/60 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 420 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $170 $450