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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
Sony A6600
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony A6600

 1 V3 A6600 
Screen resolution1037k922kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon 1 V3

 A6600 1 V3 
ReleasedAugust 2019March 2014More modern by 66 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6600

 1 V3 A6600 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
69
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
Sports photography with Sony A6600
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (310 shots)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (810 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
68
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (310 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
84
good battery pack (810 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography information
Sony A6600 Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
Vlogging with Sony A6600
35
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6600
 Nikon 1 V3Sony Alpha a6600
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