Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp L
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Released March 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released March 2021
- Previous Model is Sigma fp
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The following is a detailed review of the Nikon 1 V3 and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 1 V3 was introduced 8 years prior to the fp L which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1 V3 matches up versus the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sigma fp L
| 1 V3 | fp L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon 1 V3
| fp L | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2021 | March 2014 | Newer by 85 months | |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Screen resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1063k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sigma fp L
| 1 V3 | fp L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Nikon 1 V3 and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 V3 versus the fp L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and fp L is 87 and 83 respectively.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and fp L.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail using its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
| Nikon 1 V3 | Sigma fp L | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon 1 V3 | Sigma fp L |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-03-13 | 2021-03-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 4A | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 9520 x 6328 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 6 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 171 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Leica L |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 40 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 381g (0.84 lbs) | 427g (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical 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 All around score | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 384 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 images | 240 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20a | BP-51 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $997 | $2,499 |