Nikon 1 V2 with Nikon 1 V3 Overview
Let's compare 1 V3 with 1 V2. Both cameras produced
Nikon.
The first model related to Semi-Pro Mirrorless, the second to Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras.
Nikon 1 V3 was released in 2014, and Nikon 1 V2 in 2012.
1 V3 is newer, which is a plus. 1 V2 2 years older.
However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of 1 V3 is greater than that of 1 V2. 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 tilting screen.
1 V3 has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the 1 V2 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 V3 has 15.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon 1 V3 has 15.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
1 V3 |
1 V2 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Nikon
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| Model |
1 V3 |
1 V2 |
| Announced |
March, 2014 |
October, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon 1 |
Nikon 1 |
| Manual Focus |
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| 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 |
Tilting |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
1037k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic (optional) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
171 |
73 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
60.0 fps |
15.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
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, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| 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 |
18 MP |
14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5232 x 3488 |
4608 x 3072 |
| Max Native ISO |
12800 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
160 |
160 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Optional |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| 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-EL20a |
EN-EL21 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
381 g |
278 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
111 x 65 x 33 mm |
109 x 82 x 46 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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