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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and A7R (36MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was unveiled about the same time to the A7R which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1 V3 scores vs the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony A7R

 1 V3 A7R 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Nikon 1 V3

 A7R 1 V3 
Display resolution1230k1037kSharper display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A7R

 1 V3 A7R 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1 V3 versus the A7R.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and A7R is 87 and 78 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and A7R.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R will give extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
69
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
84
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography advice
Sony A7R Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (465g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R Sports photography advice
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (310 shots)
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
68
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery (310 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (465g)
weather proof
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
low battery (340 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (310 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging info
Sony A7R Vlogging info
35
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (465g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A7R
 Nikon 1 V3Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V3 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-13 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4A Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5232 x 3488 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 171 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 pounds) 465 gr (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 95
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 14.1
DXO Low light score 384 2746
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20a NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $997 $1,898