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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J4
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was announced 8 years before the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 J3 grades vs the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Sony ZV-E10

 1 J3 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon 1 J3

 ZV-E10 1 J3 
AnnouncedJuly 2021November 2013More recent by 93 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Sony ZV-E10

 1 J3 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J3 versus the ZV-E10.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and ZV-E10 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and ZV-E10.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 1 J3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
59
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography advice
70
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
58
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 CIPA)
77
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J3
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
better than average battery life (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging features
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon 1 J3Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 J3 Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 - 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 135 425
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Sony E
Available lenses 13 150
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 343 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 420 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 440 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
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