Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony a3500

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and a3500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V1 was unveiled 3 years before the a3500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1 V1 grades versus the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V1 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V1 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1 V1 against the a3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and a3500 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and a3500.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a3500 will give greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.