Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6000

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and A6000 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V3 was introduced very close to the A6000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 V3 grades vs the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the A6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and A6000 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and A6000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A6000 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.