Nikon 1 J3 vs YI M1
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Nikon 1 J3 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J2
- Successor is Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced September 2016
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Below is a in depth review of the Nikon 1 J3 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and YI. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 J3 matches up vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the YI M1
| 1 J3 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Nikon 1 J3
| M1 | 1 J3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | November 2013 | More recent by 34 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and YI M1
| 1 J3 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J3 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J3 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J3 vs the M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and M1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older 1 J3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J3 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | YI |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J3 | YI M1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 81 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/60s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 350g (0.77 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 420 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 450 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $170 | $320 |