Nikon 1 J3

Nikon 1 J3 is Nikon's Entry-Level Mirrorless digital camera originally revealed on November of 2013. The camera features a 14MP, CMOS 1" size sensor with a full resolution of 4608 x 3072.

Nikon brought out this model in order to replace the older Nikon 1 J2 (Read Full Comparison) and subsequently released the newer Nikon 1 J4 (Read Full Comparison) as a way to update this model.

The 1 J3 stands at #94 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and overall #415 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please try out our Advanced camera filter to find camera results based on your personalized requirements.

Here is a diagram of various factors used in the rating system.

The Nikon 1 J3 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can view the detailed list underneath.

You can look at the 1 J3 from various angles in the gallery here.

Here is a checklist of advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon 1 J3 based on features which are normally regarded as important in a digital camera.

The sensor measurement in the Nikon 1 J3 is 13.2mm x 8.8mm (1"). The 116 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 4608 x 3072 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 14MP and includes a standard ISO range of 160 - 6400. RAW photos are supported which means that the user has more room to maneuver in post.

The image underneath illustrates the 1 J3's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The 1 J3 sensor comes with a crop factor of 2.7 and is showcased in green.

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To get an understanding of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Nikon 1 J3 weighs 0.44 pounds (201g or 7.09 ounces) and the dimensions of the camera is 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1"). The weight of average Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329g so the Nikon 1 J3 is less heavy as compared to other competitors.

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Here is a image of the Nikon 1 J3 beside a soda so you're able to have a sense of its size.

The top view just below will show you the button layout on the 1 J3.

The 1 J3 fits the Nikon 1 mount and has 13 lenses currently available. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our collection that will work with the 1 J3.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.810mmf/2.8 77g

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f3.8-5.630-110mmf/3.8-5.6 180g

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Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f2.810mmf/2.8 118g

Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f1.819mmf/1.8 70g

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom10-30mmf/3.5-5.6 85g

Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.611-27.5mmf/3.5-5.6 182g

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Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom10-100mmf/4.5-5.6 515g

The 1 J3 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras which have NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You can easily send files and usually alter settings without the hassle of connecting physically with the camera.

A few apps also stream a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not near the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it could be attached to an external display. Virtually all cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack with the USB port.

The highest possible video quality in the Nikon 1 J3 is 1920 x 1080 and it can record in MPEG-4 and H.264 file format. 1080p quality is an excellent balance for video quality and file size but 1080p isn't going to leave you with much room to crop. The body does not offer a mic and / or headphone port which means you have got absolutely no control over your audio. It is perhaps best to take a look at another model should you require decent audio in your videos.

Nikon 1 J3 does not have environment sealing so damp conditions could ruin the camera.

The Nikon 1 J3 features a 3" fixed display screen having a resolution of 921k dots.

Unfortunately the display screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Nikon 1 J3 are below:

• ViewFinder None

In those sunny outdoor conditions that make the camera displays washed out and hard to view, viewfinders will be rather helpful.

Nikon 1 J3 has the capability to shoot continuously at 15.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds. The camera also features silent electronic shutter of 1/16000 seconds. Beware that the electronic shutter may cause "rolling shutter" in some circumstances.

Nikon 1 J3 boasts just inbuilt flash without external flash support. The highest flash sync is 1/60 seconds.

Nikon 1 J3 boasts both Phase Detect Autofocus along with Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection focusing is more faster and exact as compared to Contrast Detect focusing.

The AF system features 135 focus points to pick from. It also includes Tracking Autofocus for subjects on the move. Nikon 1 J3 has manual focus in case it is needed for low light conditions or you want to have more precise control on focus.

The battery life (EN-EL20) on the Nikon 1 J3 is made to last for 220 shots as per the CIPA measurements making it less in comparison with its competition. The average Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 features the best (750) battery life for this category of cameras.

Listed below is a list of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
1 J3 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
1 J3 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
1 J3 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
1 J3 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
1 J3 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following bar chart gives a summary of the Nikon 1 J3 for various forms of photography. To understand more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Nikon 1 J3 receives a score of 58 which is moderate, and means the camera is reasonably suitable for portrait images. Shooting portraits favors greatly towards sensor dimension, RAW support & ability to use off-camera flash.

With a very good score of 70, the Nikon 1 J3 is a good pick for street photography. A very good street photography camera offers a fine balance of image quality plus portability.

A decent sports photography points total of 57 indicates the Nikon 1 J3 is somewhat acceptable for taking photos of sports. A camera should have very good autofocus plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is really crucial in getting a travel camera. All things considered, the Nikon 1 J3 gets a above average 69 for a travelling camera which makes it a very decent pick to take on your journeys.

For anybody planning to buy a camera for landscape pictures, the most important aspect is going to be image quality. The Nikon 1 J3 at it's very good score of 64 for a landscape camera is a good fit within the current market.

A camera for vlogging ought to have a moving screen, mic port and if possible image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Nikon 1 J3 is not really very good for vlogging as it receives a bad rating of 30.

If you are shopping for alternatives to the 1 J3, here is a number of the top scored cameras which fall into the class of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The line chart here offers you a bird's eye view of the 1 J3 compared to it's highest rated competitors listed earlier.

There are a bunch of cameras you might look at as alternatives. To browse through a full comparison, go to the "compare" link.