Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A230
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Released November 2013
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
- New Model is Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
Photography Glossary Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A230 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony A230, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 J3 was released 4 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Sony A230
| 1 J3 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Nikon 1 J3
| A230 | 1 J3 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony A230
| 1 J3 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J3 has outside 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 Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony A230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J3 vs the A230.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and A230 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J3 and A230.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon 1 J3 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 J3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2013-11-30 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 490 gr (1.08 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 52 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 420 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | 230 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $170 | $569 |
