Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
- Later Model is Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
- Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 V2 (1") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 V2 was announced 15 months after the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 V2 grades vs the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Sony NEX-C3
| 1 V2 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2012 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Nikon 1 V2
| NEX-C3 | 1 V2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony NEX-C3
| 1 V2 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V2 and the NEX-C3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 1 V2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Nikon 1 V2 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon 1 V2 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-10-24 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3A | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 73 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| 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 | 15.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 278 gr (0.61 pounds) | 225 gr (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 50 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 403 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 images | 400 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL21 | 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 | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $343 |