Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony FX30

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and FX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was launched 9 years prior to the FX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 V3 scores vs the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 & Sony FX30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 has got exterior measurements 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 FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V3 and the FX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and FX30 is 87 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and FX30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony FX30 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 1 V3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.