Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W510

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony W510, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and W510 (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and W510 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V3 was brought out 3 years later than the W510 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 V3 scores vs the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V3 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 V3 versus the W510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and W510 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and W510.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 V3 will have an edge in sensor tech.