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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V2
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and A6400 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was announced 5 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 V3 grades versus the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony A6400

 1 V3 A6400 
Screen resolution1037k922kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Nikon 1 V3

 A6400 1 V3 
RevealedJanuary 2019March 2014More modern by 58 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6400

 1 V3 A6400 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 provides outer 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) and the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V3 vs the A6400.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and A6400 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and A6400.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6400 will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6400 Portrait photography advice
69
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
Street photography with Sony A6400
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
no image stabilization
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography factors
Sony A6400 Sports photography factors
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (310 per charge)
76
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
Travel photography with Sony A6400
68
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (310 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
87
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography features
Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6400
 Nikon 1 V3Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 V3 Sony Alpha a6400
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-13 2019-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4A Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5232 x 3488 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 171 425
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at 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 Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381g (0.84 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 83
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 13.6
DXO Low light rating 384 1431
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20a NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $997 $898