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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the 1 V3 (1") and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was introduced 13 months later than the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 V3 matches up against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony NEX-3N

 1 V3 NEX-3N 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Nikon 1 V3

 NEX-3N 1 V3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-3N

 1 V3 NEX-3N 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V3 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 V3 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 V3 vs the NEX-3N.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and NEX-3N is 87 and 89 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V3 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon 1 V3 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 1 V3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
69
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
66
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (310 shots)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (480 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
68
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (310 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery power (480 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (310 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
35
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony NEX-3N
 Nikon 1 V3Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V3 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-13 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4A Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5232 x 3488 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 171 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
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 rate 60.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 74
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 12.5
DXO Low light score 384 1067
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 480 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20a NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $997 $399