Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Later Model is Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe 1 S1 was released 23 months after the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 S1 scores vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S1 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Sony NEX-C3
| 1 S1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Nikon 1 S1
| NEX-C3 | 1 S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony NEX-C3
| 1 S1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S1 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 S1 versus the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and NEX-C3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and NEX-C3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 1 S1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Nikon 1 S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon 1 S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/60s | 1/160s |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 197g (0.43 pounds) | 225g (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 56 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 397 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $231 | $343 |