Main Features
- 14 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
- 160 - 6400 ISO
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 15 fps continuous shooting
- 1920 x 1080 video resolution
- Built-In Wireless
- 101 x 61 x 29 mm, 201g.
- Price Category:
- Replaced: 1 J2
- Replaced by: 1 J4
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Nikon 1 J3 Overview
First introduced in November, 2013, Nikon 1 J3 is a 14 MP Mirrorless with a 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sized CMOS sensor. Nikon replaced the older Nikon 1 J2 with 1 J3. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Nikon 1 J3 with Nikon 1 J2
Nikon replaced 1 J3 with Nikon 1 J4. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:Compare Nikon 1 J3 with Nikon 1 J4
Nikon 1 J3 comes with a 13.2 x 8.8 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 15.86 mm (0.62").
- Full Frame
- Nikon 1 J3
Sensor resolution of Nikon 1 J3 ~ 4582 x 3055 pixels.
Nikon 1 J3 has Crop Factor: 2.73
The sensor has a surface area of 116.2 mm².
There are approximate 13,998,010 photosites (pixels) on this area.
| Nikon 1 J3 Series History |
|---|
| Model | Year | $ | Sensor | ISO | Weight | Dimensions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nikon 1 J5 | 2015 | 21MP | 160 - 12800 | 231g | 98 x 60 x 32mm | |
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Nikon 1 J4 | 2014 | 18MP | 160 - 12800 | 232g | 100 x 60 x 29mm | |
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Nikon 1 J3 | 2013 | 14MP | 160 - 6400 | 201g | 101 x 61 x 29mm | |
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Nikon 1 J2 | 2012 | 10MP | 100 - 6400 | 238g | 106 x 61 x 30mm | |
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Nikon 1 J1 | 2012 | 10MP | 100 - 6400 | 234g | 106 x 61 x 30mm |
Proc and Cons of Nikon 1 J3
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Nikon 1 J3 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
|---|
| Built-in Wireless |
| 921k dots Screen Resolution |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| 201g Light Body |
| 135 Focus Points |
| ±3 AE Bracketing Range |
| RAW Support |
| 15.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 1/4000s Electronic Shutter Speed |
| Timelapse Recording |
| 41 Cross Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Cons |
|---|
| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| No AF Face Detection |
| No Built-in Viewfinder |
| Low Battery Life: 220 shots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Image Stabilization |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| No External Flash |
| Type Scores |
|---|
Nikon 1 J3 has an Overall Score of 55/100 and ranked #184 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #426 out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Nikon 1 J3
Nikon 1 J3 weighs 201g and has external dimensions of 101 x 61 x 29mm (3.98 x 2.4 x 1.14"). Considering that the average weight of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g, Nikon 1 J3 is 122 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category. Nikon 1 J3 is less by 14mm more than the average length in Entry-Level Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Nikon 1 J3 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
| Model | Weight | 1 J3 | Dimensions | 1 J3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nikon 1 J4 | 232 g | 201 g | 100 x 60 x 29 mm | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
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Nikon 1 J1 | 234 g | 201 g | 106 x 61 x 30 mm | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
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Nikon 1 J5 | 231 g | 201 g | 98 x 60 x 32 mm | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
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Nikon 1 J2 | 238 g | 201 g | 106 x 61 x 30 mm | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
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Nikon 1 S1 | 197 g | 201 g | 102 x 61 x 30 mm | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
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Sony a5000 | 269 g | 201 g | 110 x 63 x 36 mm | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
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Nikon 1 S2 | 190 g | 201 g | 101 x 61 x 29 mm | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
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Samsung NX mini | 196 g | 201 g | 110 x 62 x 23 mm | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | 1 J3 |
| Announced | November, 2013 |
| Body Type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Nikon 1 |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 2.7 |
| Number of Lenses | 13 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 921k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.0 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 135 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 41 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 15.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | 5.00 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor Area | 116.2 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3072 |
| Max Native ISO | 6400 |
| Min Native ISO | 160 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 220 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | EN-EL20 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 201 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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