Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-3N

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V1 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.