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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V2
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon 1 V1 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V1 was launched 6 months before the NEX-F3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 V1 grades vs the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Sony NEX-F3

 1 V1 NEX-F3 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Nikon 1 V1

 NEX-F3 1 V1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Sony NEX-F3

 1 V1 NEX-F3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 V1 and Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 V1 versus the NEX-F3.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and NEX-F3 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V1 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
62
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
53
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (470 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
41
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
great battery power (470 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Sony NEX-F3
 Nikon 1 V1Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V1 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-20 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 135 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 73
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.3
DXO Low light score 346 1114
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $670 $470