Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 V3

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The 1 V2 was launched 16 months prior to the 1 V3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 V2 scores vs the 1 V3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon 1 V3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 features outer measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 V3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 vs the 1 V3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and 1 V3 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and 1 V3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon 1 V3 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.