Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon S3500

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon S3500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and S3500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J3 was unveiled 10 months later than the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 J3 scores against the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 comes with exterior measurements 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 S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J3 versus the S3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and S3500.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S3500 will produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 J3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.