Nikon 1 V3 vs Nikon S80

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Nikon S80, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and S80 (14MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and S80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V3 was unveiled 3 years after the S80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 V3 grades vs the S80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 & Nikon Coolpix S80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 has outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V3 versus Nikon S80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V3 vs the S80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and S80 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and S80.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1 V3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.