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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V2
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Launched March 2023
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 V3 versus Sony ZV-E1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 V3 grades versus the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony ZV-E1

 1 V3 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Nikon 1 V3

 ZV-E1 1 V3 
LaunchedMarch 2023March 2014Fresher by 110 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony ZV-E1

 1 V3 ZV-E1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurements
Display resolution1037k1037kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 features physical dimensions 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 ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 V3 versus Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 V3 vs the ZV-E1.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and ZV-E1 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and ZV-E1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V3 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 V3 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
69
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (483 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 fps)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery (310 CIPA)
71
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max shutter speed is low