Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W710

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W710, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close but the 1 V3 (1") and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was released 15 months later than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 V3 grades vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with outside dimensions 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 V3 versus the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and W710 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger 1 V3 will have an edge in sensor innovation.