Sony NEX-3N with Nikon 1 J1 Comparison

Sony NEX-3N and Nikon 1 J1 Main Features

  • February, 2013
  • January, 2012
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 10 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 16000 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 110 x 62 x 35 mm, 269g.
  • 106 x 61 x 30 mm, 234g.
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Sony NEX-3N Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
43
Value for money score
70
Portability score
94
Overall score
54

Nikon 1 J1 Scores


Imaging score
44
Features score
48
Value for money score
69
Portability score
95
Overall score
53

Nikon 1 J1 with Sony Alpha NEX-3N Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha NEX-3N with Nikon 1 J1. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Sony NEX-3N was released in 2013, and Nikon 1 J1 in 2012. Alpha NEX-3N is newer, which is a plus. 1 J1 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Alpha NEX-3N is greater than that of 1 J1. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. 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 first camera (Alpha NEX-3N), 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. At Sony NEX-3N, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha NEX-3N has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha NEX-3N has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha NEX-3N 1 J1
Brand Sony Nikon
Model Alpha NEX-3N 1 J1
Announced February, 2013 January, 2012
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E Nikon 1
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 2.7
Number of Lenses 116 13
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k 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 25 135
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 4.0 fps 10.0 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 n/a 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 APS-C 1
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 116.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 10 MP
Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max Native ISO 16000 6400
Min Native ISO 200 100
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, AVCHD 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 480 shots 230 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NPFW50 EN-EL20
Physical
Weight 269 g 234 g
Physical Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35 mm 106 x 61 x 30 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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