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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Launched July 2023
  • Superseded the Sony A6600
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and A6700 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was brought out 10 years before the A6700 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 V3 scores against the A6700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony A6700

 1 V3 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Nikon 1 V3

 A6700 1 V3 
LaunchedJuly 2023March 2014More modern by 113 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6700

 1 V3 A6700 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 provides external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V3 versus the A6700.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and A6700 is 87 and 75 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and A6700.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6700 will render extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography details
Sony A6700 Portrait photography details
69
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
focusing manually
great resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
Sports photography with Sony A6700
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (310 per charge)
87
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (570 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography information
Sony A6700 Travel photography information
68
provides touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (310 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
84
great battery power (570 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
great resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography info
Sony A6700 Landscape photography info
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (310 CIPA)
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (570 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6700 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
84
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony A6700
 Nikon 1 V3Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V3 Sony Alpha a6700
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-13 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4A -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5232 x 3488 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 171 759
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 199
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display 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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 384 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images 570 images
Battery style 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 One One
Retail cost $997 $1,399