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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V2
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V1 was revealed 13 months earlier than the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 V1 scores against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Sony NEX-3N

 1 V1 NEX-3N 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Nikon 1 V1

 NEX-3N 1 V1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Sony NEX-3N

 1 V1 NEX-3N 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V1 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V1 vs the NEX-3N.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and NEX-3N is 84 and 89 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography info
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography info
Sony NEX-3N Street photography info
62
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
53
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
41
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
great battery pack (480 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography features
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging advice
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
28
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Sony NEX-3N
 Nikon 1 V1Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V1 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-20 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 135 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 74
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 346 1067
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 480 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $670 $399