Nikon 1 V2 vs V3
The Nikon 1 V2 and the Nikon 1 V3 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in October 2012 and March 2014. Both the V2 and the V3 are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are equipped with an one-inch sensor. The V2 has a resolution of 14.2 megapixels, whereas the V3 provides 18.2 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon 1 V2 and the Nikon 1 V3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Nikon 1 V2 and the Nikon 1 V3 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
The V2 can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the V3 is only available in black.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon 1 V3 is notably smaller (19 percent) than the Nikon 1 V2. However, the V3 is substantially heavier (37 percent) than the V2. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the V2 nor the V3 are weather-sealed.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price |
Street Price |
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1. | Nikon 1 V2 | 109 mm | 82 mm | 46 mm | 278 g | 310 | Oct 2012 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | ||
2. | Nikon 1 V3 | 111 mm | 65 mm | 33 mm | 381 g | 310 | Mar 2014 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | ||
3. | Canon G1 X | 117 mm | 81 mm | 65 mm | 534 g | 250 | Jan 2012 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | ||
4. | Canon G5 X | 112 mm | 76 mm | 44 mm | 353 g | 210 | Oct 2015 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | ||
5. | Fujifilm X-M1 | 117 mm | 67 mm | 39 mm | 330 g | 350 | Jun 2013 | US$ 699 | ebay.com | ||
6. | Nikon 1 J4 | 100 mm | 60 mm | 29 mm | 232 g | 300 | Apr 2014 | US$ 549 | ebay.com | ||
7. | Nikon 1 J5 | 98 mm | 60 mm | 32 mm | 231 g | 250 | Apr 2015 | US$ 399 | ebay.com | ||
8. | Nikon 1 V1 | 113 mm | 76 mm | 44 mm | 383 g | 350 | Sep 2011 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | ||
9. | Panasonic GF5 | 108 mm | 67 mm | 37 mm | 267 g | 360 | Apr 2012 | US$ 499 | ebay.com | ||
10. | Panasonic GF6 | 111 mm | 65 mm | 38 mm | 323 g | 340 | Apr 2013 | US$ 499 | ebay.com | ||
11. | Panasonic GX1 | 116 mm | 68 mm | 39 mm | 318 g | 320 | Nov 2011 | US$ 699 | ebay.com | ||
12. | Ricoh GR | 117 mm | 61 mm | 35 mm | 245 g | 290 | Apr 2013 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | ||
13. | Sony RX100 II | 102 mm | 58 mm | 38 mm | 281 g | 350 | Jun 2013 | US$ 749 | ebay.com | ||
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price |
Street Price |
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Camera Model |
Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The two cameras under review were launched at the same price and fall into the same market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Both cameras under consideration feature an one-inch sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 2.7. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.
Technology-wise, the V3 uses a more advanced image processing engine (EXPEED 4) than the V2 (EXPEED 3), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

While the two cameras under review share the same sensor size, the V3 offers a higher resolution of 18.2 megapixels, compared with 14.2 MP of the V2. This megapixels advantage translates into a 14 percent gain in linear resolution. On the other hand, these sensor specs imply that the V3 has a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 2.52μm versus 2.86μm for the V2). However, it should be noted that the V3 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 4 months) than the V2, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that at least partly compensate for the smaller pixel size. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the V3 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The resolution advantage of the Nikon 1 V3 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the V3 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 26.2 x 17.4 inches or 66.4 x 44.3 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 20.9 x 14 inches or 53.2 x 35.4 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 17.4 x 11.6 inches or 44.3 x 29.5 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon 1 V2 are 23 x 15.4 inches or 58.5 x 39 cm for good quality, 18.4 x 12.3 inches or 46.8 x 31.2 cm for very good quality, and 15.4 x 10.2 inches or 39 x 26 cm for excellent quality prints.
The Nikon 1 V2 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 160 to ISO 12800. The Nikon 1 V3 offers exactly the same ISO settings.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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1. | Nikon 1 V2 | 1-inch | 14.2 | 4608 | 3072 | 1080/60p | 20.2 | 10.8 | 403 | 50 | |
2. | Nikon 1 V3 | 1-inch | 18.2 | 5232 | 3488 | 1080/60p | 20.8 | 10.7 | 384 | 52 | |
3. | Canon G1 X | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | |
4. | Canon G5 X | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 21.4 | 12.3 | 471 | 62 | |
5. | Fujifilm X-M1 | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 23.4 | 12.6 | 1371 | 76 | |
6. | Nikon 1 J4 | 1-inch | 18.2 | 5232 | 3488 | 1080/60p | 20.8 | 10.7 | 426 | 53 | |
7. | Nikon 1 J5 | 1-inch | 20.7 | 5568 | 3712 | 4K/15p | 21.1 | 12.0 | 479 | 65 | |
8. | Nikon 1 V1 | 1-inch | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | 1080/60i | 21.3 | 11.0 | 346 | 54 | |
9. | Panasonic GF5 | Four Thirds | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60i | 20.5 | 10.0 | 573 | 50 | |
10. | Panasonic GF6 | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 1080/60i | 20.7 | 10.6 | 622 | 54 | |
11. | Panasonic GX1 | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 1080/60p | 20.8 | 10.6 | 703 | 55 | |
12. | Ricoh GR | APS-C | 16.1 | 4928 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 23.6 | 13.5 | 972 | 78 | |
13. | Sony RX100 II | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.5 | 12.4 | 483 | 67 | |
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. | |||||||||||
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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Camera Model |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/60p).
Feature comparison
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the V2 has an electronic viewfinder (1440k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the V3 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the V3 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the DF-N1000. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon 1 V3 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Max Shutter Speed * |
Max Shutter Flaps * |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Nikon 1 V2 | 1440 | 3.0 / 921 | fixed | 1/4000s | 15.0/s | |||||
2. | Nikon 1 V3 | optional | 3.0 / 1037 | tilting | 1/4000s | 60.0/s | |||||
3. | Canon G1 X | optical | 3.0 / 922 | swivel | 1/4000s | 1.9/s | |||||
4. | Canon G5 X | 2360 | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | 1/2000s | 5.9/s | |||||
5. | Fujifilm X-M1 | 3.0 / 920 | tilting | 1/4000s | 5.6/s | ||||||
6. | Nikon 1 J4 | 3.0 / 1037 | Fixed | 1/4000s | 60.0/s | ||||||
7. | Nikon 1 J5 | 3.0 / 1037 | tilting | 1/4000s | 60.0/s | ||||||
8. | Nikon 1 V1 | 1440 | 3.0 / 921 | fixed | 1/4000s | 10.0/s | |||||
9. | Panasonic GF5 | 3.0 / 920 | fixed | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | ||||||
10. | Panasonic GF6 | 3.0 / 1040 | tilting | 1/4000s | 4.2/s | ||||||
11. | Panasonic GX1 | optional | 3.0 / 460 | fixed | 1/4000s | 4.2/s | |||||
12. | Ricoh GR | optional | 3.0 / 1230 | fixed | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | |||||
13. | Sony RX100 II | optional | 3.0 / 1229 | tilting | 1/2000s | 10.0/s | |||||
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Max Shutter Speed * |
Max Shutter Flaps * |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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Camera Model |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The V3 has a touchscreen, while the V2 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
The Nikon 1 V2 and the Nikon 1 V3 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.
The V2 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the V3 uses micro SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon 1 V3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Mic / Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
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1. | Nikon 1 V2 | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
2. | Nikon 1 V3 | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
3. | Canon G1 X | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
4. | Canon G5 X | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
5. | Fujifilm X-M1 | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
6. | Nikon 1 J4 | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
7. | Nikon 1 J5 | stereo / mono | micro | 2.0 | |||||||
8. | Nikon 1 V1 | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
9. | Panasonic GF5 | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
10. | Panasonic GF6 | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
11. | Panasonic GX1 | stereo / mono | mini | 2.0 | |||||||
12. | Ricoh GR | mono / mono | micro | 2.0 | |||||||
13. | Sony RX100 II | stereo / mono | micro | 2.0 | |||||||
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Mic / Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
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Camera Model |
It is notable that the V3 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the V2 does not provide wifi capability.
Both the V2 and the V3 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The V2 was replaced by the Nikon 1 V3, while the V3 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the V2 and V3 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon 1 V2 Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon 1 V3 Manual.
Review summary
So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Nikon 1 V2 and the Nikon 1 V3? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.
Advantages of the Nikon 1 V2:
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
- Less heavy: Is lighter (by 103g or 27 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in October 2012).
Reasons to prefer the Nikon 1 V3:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (18.2 vs 14.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 14%.
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (EXPEED 4 vs EXPEED 3).
- Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1037k vs 921k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (60 vs 15 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More compact: Is smaller (111x65mm vs 109x82mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- More modern: Was introduced somewhat (1 year and 4 months) more recently.
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the V3 is the clear winner of the contest (11 : 4 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon 1 V2 and the Nikon 1 V3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the V2 and the V3 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.
Expert reviews
This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DCW score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price |
Street Price |
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1. | Nikon 1 V2 | 3/5 | .. | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Oct 2012 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | |
2. | Nikon 1 V3 | 3/5 | .. | .. | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2014 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | |
3. | Canon G1 X | 5/5 | + | .. | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2012 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | |
4. | Canon G5 X | 5/5 | + + | .. | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2015 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | |
5. | Fujifilm X-M1 | 3/5 | + | .. | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2013 | US$ 699 | ebay.com | |
6. | Nikon 1 J4 | 3/5 | .. | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Apr 2014 | US$ 549 | ebay.com | |
7. | Nikon 1 J5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Apr 2015 | US$ 399 | ebay.com | |
8. | Nikon 1 V1 | .. | + | .. | 69/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Sep 2011 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | |
9. | Panasonic GF5 | 3/5 | .. | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Apr 2012 | US$ 499 | ebay.com | |
10. | Panasonic GF6 | .. | + + | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Apr 2013 | US$ 499 | ebay.com | |
11. | Panasonic GX1 | 3/5 | + | .. | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Nov 2011 | US$ 699 | ebay.com | |
12. | Ricoh GR | 5/5 | .. | .. | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Apr 2013 | US$ 799 | ebay.com | |
13. | Sony RX100 II | 5/5 | + + | .. | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2013 | US$ 749 | ebay.com | |
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available. | |||||||||||
Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DCW score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price |
Street Price |
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Camera Model |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 V3
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon 1 V3 |
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Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | Nikon 1 mount lenses | Nikon 1 mount lenses |
Launch Date | October 2012 | March 2014 |
Launch Price | USD 799 | USD 799 |
Sensor Specs | Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon 1 V3 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1" Sensor | 1" Sensor |
Sensor Size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
Sensor Area | 116.16 mm2 | 116.16 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 15.9 mm | 15.9 mm |
Crop Factor | 2.7x | 2.7x |
Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixels | 18.2 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4608 x 3072 pixels | 5232 x 3488 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 2.86 μm | 2.52 μm |
Pixel Density | 12.19 MP/cm2 | 15.71 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/60p Video | 1080/60p Video |
ISO Setting | 160 - 12,800 ISO | 160 - 12,800 ISO |
Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | EXPEED 4 |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 50 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 20.2 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.8 | 10.7 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 403 | 384 |
Screen Specs | Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon 1 V3 |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | Viewfinder optional |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1440k dots | |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0inch | 3.0inch |
LCD Resolution | 921k dots | 1037k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Tilting screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon 1 V3 |
Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | On-Sensor Phase-detect |
Continuous Shooting | 15 shutter flaps/s | 60 shutter flaps/s |
Electronic Shutter | up to 1/16000s | up to 1/16000s |
Time-Lapse Photography | Intervalometer built-in | Intervalometer built-in |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | Built-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | mSDXC cards |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | Single card slot |
UHS card support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Connectivity Specs | Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon 1 V3 |
External Flash | no Hotshoe | no Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Body Specs | Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon 1 V3 |
Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL21 | Nikon EN-EL20a |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 310 shots per charge | 310 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
109 x 82 x 46 mm (4.3 x 3.2 x 1.8 in) |
111 x 65 x 33 mm (4.4 x 2.6 x 1.3 in) |
Camera Weight | 278 g (9.8 oz) | 381 g (13.4 oz) |

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