Nikon 1 V2 with Nikon 1 V3 Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon 1 V3 Main Features

  • October, 2012
  • March, 2014
  • 14 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • 18 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • 160 - 6400 ISO
  • 160 - 12800 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 15.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 60.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 109 x 82 x 46 mm, 278g.
  • 111 x 65 x 33 mm, 381g.
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Nikon 1 V2 Scores


Imaging score
44
Features score
67
Value for money score
76
Portability score
92
Overall score
63

Nikon 1 V3 Scores


Imaging score
46
Features score
84
Value for money score
85
Portability score
91
Overall score
73

Nikon 1 V3 with Nikon 1 V2 Overview


Let's compare 1 V2 with 1 V3. Both cameras produced Nikon. The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras. Nikon 1 V2 was released in 2012, and Nikon 1 V3 in 2014. 1 V3 is newer, which is a plus. 1 V2 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of 1 V2 is greater than that of 1 V3. 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.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
1 V2 has electronic viewfinder, and the 1 V3 doesn’t have. Viewfinder 1 V3 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, 1 V2 has a resolution of 1440k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon 1 V2 has 60.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon 1 V2 has 60.0 fps continuous shooting.

General 1 V2 1 V3
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model 1 V2 1 V3
Announced October, 2012 March, 2014
Body Type SLR-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 Tilting
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 1037k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 1440
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
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 73 171
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 15.0 fps 60.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
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 14 MP 18 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3072 5232 x 3488
Max Native ISO 6400 12800
Min Native ISO 160 160
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 Optional 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 310 shots 310 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL21 EN-EL20a
Physical
Weight 278 g 381 g
Physical Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46 mm 111 x 65 x 33 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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