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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400

Portability
92
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J2
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J4
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and A6400 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J3 was unveiled 6 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Sony A6400

 1 J3 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Nikon 1 J3

 A6400 1 J3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019November 2013More modern by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony A6400

 1 J3 A6400 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 comes with external dimensions 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 Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J3 versus the A6400.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and A6400 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and A6400.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6400 will offer greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
58
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J3
Street photography with Sony A6400
70
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography factors
Sony A6400 Sports photography factors
57
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
76
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography details
Sony A6400 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
87
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
Vlogging with Sony A6400
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Sony A6400
 Nikon 1 J3Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 135 425
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/60 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 83
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.6
DXO Low light rating 420 1431
Other
Battery life 220 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $170 $898