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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and A3000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was launched 10 months before the A3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1 V2 grades versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Sony A3000

 1 V2 A3000 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Nikon 1 V2

 A3000 1 V2 
AnnouncedAugust 2013October 2012More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A3000

 1 V2 A3000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 V2 and the A3000.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and A3000 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and A3000.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A3000 Portrait photography highlights
66
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography factors
Sony A3000 Street photography factors
63
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
63
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
60
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery power (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (411g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
29
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than average (411g)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A3000
 Nikon 1 V2Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-10-24 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3A BIONZ image
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 73 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
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 rate 15.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 grams (0.61 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 78
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.8
DXO Low light rating 403 1068
Other
Battery life 310 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $398