Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 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
- Launched March 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Released August 2019
- Successor is Sony A6700

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Nikon 1 V3 versus Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and A6600 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

The 1 V3 was revealed 6 years before the A6600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 V3 matches up vs the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony A6600
1 V3 | A6600 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon 1 V3
A6600 | 1 V3 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | March 2014 | More modern by 66 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6600
1 V3 | A6600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 V3 versus the A6600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and A6600 is 87 and 77 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and A6600.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6600 will show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 V3 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-03-13 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 18 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 381g (0.84 lbs) | 503g (1.11 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 384 | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | 810 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20a | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $997 | $1,198 |