Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung ST80

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung ST80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 J3 (1") and ST80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The 1 J3 was launched 3 years after the ST80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 J3 grades versus the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J3 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 J3 and the ST80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and ST80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and ST80.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 1 J3 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher 1 J3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.