Nikon 1 J4 vs Sony NEX-3N

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J4 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very close but the 1 J4 (1") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J4 was brought out 14 months after the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1 J4 grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J4 versus the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 1 J4 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.