Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A7c

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and A7c (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J3 was revealed 7 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 J3 scores against the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 provides physical 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) and the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J3 versus Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 J3 versus the A7c.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and A7c is 92 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and A7c.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7c will offer you more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.