Nikon 1 J2 with Nikon 1 J3 Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 J3 Main Features

  • August, 2012
  • November, 2013
  • 10 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • 14 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 160 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 15.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 106 x 61 x 30 mm, 238g.
  • 101 x 61 x 29 mm, 201g.
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Nikon 1 J2 Scores


Imaging score
43
Features score
49
Value for money score
69
Portability score
95
Overall score
54

Nikon 1 J3 Scores


Imaging score
45
Features score
52
Value for money score
71
Portability score
96
Overall score
55

Nikon 1 J3 with Nikon 1 J2 Overview


Let's compare 1 J2 with 1 J3. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Nikon 1 J2 was released in 2012, and Nikon 1 J3 in 2013. 1 J3 is newer, which is a plus. 1 J2 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of 1 J2 is greater than that of 1 J3. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (1 J3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon 1 J2 has 15.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon 1 J2 has 15.0 fps continuous shooting.

General 1 J2 1 J3
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model 1 J2 1 J3
Announced August, 2012 November, 2013
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2.7 2.7
Number of Lenses 13 13
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 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 135 135
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 41
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 15.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 5.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 116.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3072
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 160
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 230 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL20 EN-EL20
Physical
Weight 238 g 201 g
Physical Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30 mm 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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