Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1
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49 Features
79 Overall
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![Nikon 1 V3 front Nikon 1 V3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-V3.jpg)
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60 Features
66 Overall
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Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced September 2016
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Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and YI. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the 1 V3 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.
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The 1 V3 was launched 3 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1 V3 matches up versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the YI M1
1 V3 | M1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Nikon 1 V3
M1 | 1 V3 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 30 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and YI M1
1 V3 | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V3 against the M1.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 size comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-YI-M1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-YI-M1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V3 and M1.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1 V3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-YI-M1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-YI-M1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 V3 vs YI M1 Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | YI |
Model | Nikon 1 V3 | YI M1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-03-13 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4A | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 381 gr (0.84 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 450 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $997 | $320 |