Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon Z fc

Below, we are comparing the Nikon 1 J3 versus Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and Z fc (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J3 was announced 8 years earlier than the Z fc and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 J3 grades vs the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 & Nikon Z fc. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J3 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J3 versus Nikon Z fc in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J3 versus the Z fc.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and Z fc is 92 and 79 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and Z fc.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z fc will give greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older 1 J3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.