Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-3N

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very similar but the 1 V2 (1") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 4 months prior to the NEX-3N which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 V2 grades versus the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 has outside measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V2 versus the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and NEX-3N.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.