Nikon 1 J3 vs Sony ZV-E10

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J3 & Sony ZV-E10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.