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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J4
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus 7040, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar but the 1 J3 (1") and 7040 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was introduced 3 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Olympus 7040

 1 J3 7040 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon 1 J3

 7040 1 J3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus 7040

 1 J3 7040 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J3 vs the 7040.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J3 and 7040.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent 1 J3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
59
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
no external flash support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
70
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography features
Olympus 7040 Sports photography features
58
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (201g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
Vlogging with Olympus 7040
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus 7040
 Nikon 1 J3Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Olympus Stylus 7040
Also Known as - mju 7040
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-30 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 135 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $170 $299