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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V2
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and fp (25MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and fp (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V3 was released 6 years prior to the fp which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sigma fp

 1 V3 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon 1 V3

 fp 1 V3 
ReleasedJuly 2019March 2014Newer by 64 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sigma fp

 1 V3 fp 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 V3 vs the fp.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and fp is 87 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
69
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
Sports photography with Sigma fp
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (310 shots)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography features
Sigma fp Travel photography features
68
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (310 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
MP count high (25 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (310 shots)
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count high (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
Vlogging with Sigma fp
35
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Sigma fp
 Nikon 1 V3Sigma fp
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon 1 V3 Sigma fp
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-13 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4A -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5232 x 3488 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 171 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Leica L
Amount of lenses 13 30
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381g (0.84 lb) 422g (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 384 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20a BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $997 $2,050