Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6600

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.

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.

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.

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.