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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.

Headline Specifications
Nikon 1 V2
versus
Nikon 1 V3
Nikon 1 V2   Nikon 1 V3
Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Nikon 1 mount lenses Nikon 1 mount lenses
14.2 MP – 1" sensor 18.2 MP – 1" sensor
1080/60p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 160-12,800 ISO 160-12,800
Electronic viewfinder (1440k dots) Viewfinder optional
3.0" LCD – 921k dots 3.0" LCD – 1037k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Tilting touchscreen
15 shutter flaps per second 60 shutter flaps per second
310 shots per battery charge310 shots per battery charge
109 x 82 x 46 mm, 278 g 111 x 65 x 33 mm, 381 g
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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.

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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.

Size Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Comparison V2 or V3 rear

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.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon 1 V2 109 mm 82 mm 46 mm 278 g 310 i Oct 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V3 111 mm 65 mm 33 mm 381 g 310 i Mar 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G1 X 117 mm 81 mm 65 mm 534 g 250 i Jan 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G5 X 112 mm 76 mm 44 mm 353 g 210 i Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-M1 117 mm 67 mm 39 mm 330 g 350 i Jun 2013 US$ 699ebay.com
6.
 
Nikon 1 J4 100 mm 60 mm 29 mm 232 g 300 i Apr 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
7.
 
Nikon 1 J5 98 mm 60 mm 32 mm 231 g 250 i Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
8.
 
Nikon 1 V1 113 mm 76 mm 44 mm 383 g 350 i Sep 2011 US$ 799ebay.com
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Panasonic GF5 108 mm 67 mm 37 mm 267 g 360 i Apr 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF6 111 mm 65 mm 38 mm 323 g 340 i Apr 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
11.
 
Panasonic GX1 116 mm 68 mm 39 mm 318 g 320 i Nov 2011 US$ 699ebay.com
12.
 
Ricoh GR 117 mm 61 mm 35 mm 245 g 290 i Apr 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
13.
 
Sony RX100 II 102 mm 58 mm 38 mm 281 g 350 i Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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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.

Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon 1 V3 sensor measures

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.

V2 versus V3 MP

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.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Vert.
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Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Nikon 1 V2 1-inch 14.2 4608 30721080/60p20.210.840350
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Nikon 1 V3 1-inch 18.2 5232 34881080/60p20.810.738452
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Canon G1 X 1.5-inch 14.2 4352 32641080/24p21.710.864460
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Canon G5 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.347162
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Fujifilm X-M1 APS-C 16.0 4896 32641080/30p23.412.6137176
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Nikon 1 J4 1-inch 18.2 5232 34881080/60p20.810.742653
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Nikon 1 J5 1-inch 20.7 5568 37124K/15p21.112.047965
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Nikon 1 V1 1-inch 10.0 3872 25921080/60i21.311.034654
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Panasonic GF5 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.510.057350
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Panasonic GF6 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60i20.710.662254
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Panasonic GX1 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60p20.810.670355
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Ricoh GR APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.613.597278
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Sony RX100 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.512.448367
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Vert.
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DXO
Portrait
DXO
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DXO
Sports
DXO
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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.

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Core Features
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000 dots)
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(yes/no)
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(inch/000 dots)
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Attach-
ment
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Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
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(yes/no)
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Image
Stab
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Nikon 1 V21440 i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 15.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 V3optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Canon G1 Xoptical i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/4000s 1.9/s i i
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Canon G5 X2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/2000s 5.9/s i i
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Fujifilm X-M1i i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 5.6/s i i
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Nikon 1 J4i i3.0 / 1037 Fixed i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 J5i i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 V11440 i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF5i i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF6i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 4.2/s i i
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Panasonic GX1optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 4.2/s i i
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Ricoh GRoptional i3.0 / 1230 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 IIoptional i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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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.

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Input-Output Connections
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Port
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Nikon 1 V2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon 1 V3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G1 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G5 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-M1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon 1 J4istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon 1 J5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon 1 V1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
11.
 
Panasonic GX1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
12.
 
Ricoh GRimono / monoiimicro2.0iii
13.
 
Sony RX100 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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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.

V2 04:11 V3

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.

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Nikon 1 V23/5......4.5/54/5 Oct 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V33/5....76/1004.5/54/5 Mar 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G1 X5/5+..76/1004/54.5/5 Jan 2012 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G5 X5/5+ +..78/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-M13/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2013 US$ 699ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J43/5......4.5/54/5 Apr 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J5........4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Nikon 1 V1..+..69/1004.5/54/5 Sep 2011 US$ 799ebay.com
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Panasonic GF53/5......4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF6..+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GX13/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2011 US$ 699ebay.com
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Ricoh GR5/5....79/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II5/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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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 Specifications
Camera Model Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V3
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 Shutterup to 1/16000sup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer 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 charge310 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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