Updated (August, 2012): Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs Nikon 1 J2

Canon Rebel T3

52

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Nikon 1 J1

33

Nikon 1 J1
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T3

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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Battery life
 Great battery life
700 shots
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon 1 J1

Size
 Really small
Compact 106x61x29 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
60 fps
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
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 Autofocuses shooting video
Phase detection
 
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differences

Advantages of the Canon T3
Lens availability Much more lenses available 162 lenses vs 4 lenses
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 40.5x more lenses available
Battery life Much longer battery life 700 shots vs 230 shots
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 More than 3x more shots per battery charge
Startup delay Significantly less startup delay 300 ms vs 1400 ms
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 4.7x less delay when turning on
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
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 Around 3x larger sensor
Overall image quality Better image quality 62.0 vs 56.0
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 More than 10% better image quality
Color depth Better color depth 21.9 bits vs 21.5 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.4 more bits of color
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 755 ISO vs 372 ISO
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 The T3 has excellent image quality 1 f-stop higher ISO than the J1
True resolution Higher true resolution 12.2 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Pentamirror vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The T3's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
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Advantages of the Nikon J1
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 60 fps vs 3 fps
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 20x faster continuous shooting
Autofocus Video autofocus Phase detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Focus points Many more focus points 135 vs 9
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Size Significantly smaller 106x61x29 mm vs 130x100x78 mm
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 5.3x smaller
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.2" vs 3.1"
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 2.6x thinner
Sensor cleaning Has a self cleaning sensor Yes vs No
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 Removes dust from the sensor automatically, avoiding spots in photos
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 94 ms vs 309 ms
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 3.3x less delay when taking photos
Weight Lighter 277 g vs 459 g
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 Around 40% lighter
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/16000s vs 1/4000s
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 4x faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon Rebel T3 Canon Rebel T3
52 vs 33
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Nikon 1 J1 Nikon 1 J1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon Rebel T3. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Autofocus Both use faster phase detection autofocus which is uncommon Help
fast and accurate
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
T3:1/4000s
J1:1/16000s
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
11 EV
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T3
Compare the D3100 vs the 1 J1
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3200 vs the Rebel T3
Compare the D3200 vs the 1 J1

Canon Rebel T3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Startup delay Significantly more startup delay
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T3
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$540 body only

$609 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Shorter battery life
Weight Heavier
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T3
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$585 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Weight Heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T3
Canon Rebel T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$580 - $799 body only

$731 - $899 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Video autofocus
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Battery life Shorter battery life
Startup delay More startup delay
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the Rebel T3
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$723 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T3

Nikon 1 J1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 J3

Nikon 1 J3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Color depth Worse color depth
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Compare the 1 J3 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$596 body only

$407 with 10-30mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Larger
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the 1 V1 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 J2

Nikon 1 J2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 with 10-30mm lens
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the 1 J2 vs the 1 J1
Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$308 - $549 with 20-50mm lens
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Focus points Many fewer focus points
Compare the NX1000 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 S1

Nikon 1 S1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$447 with 11-2mm lens
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Color depth Worse color depth
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 1 S1 vs the 1 J1

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