Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon 1 J3 vs Nikon 1 J2

Nikon 1 J1
Winner
Nikon 1 J1

51

vs
Nikon 1 J2

47

Nikon 1 J2
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon 1 J1

Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
60 fps
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
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 Phase detection video autofocus
fast and accurate
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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon 1 J2

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
60 fps
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
 
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differences

Advantages of the Nikon J2
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
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Advantages of the Nikon J1
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 56.0 vs 54.0
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 Almost the same
Color depth Better color depth 21.5 bits vs 21.3 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.2 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11 EV vs 10.8 EV
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 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

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47 vs 51
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon 1 J1.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Continuous shooting Very fast continuous shooting Help
60 fps
Autofocus Both use faster phase detection video autofocus which is uncommon Help
fast and accurate
Autofocus Both use faster phase detection autofocus which is uncommon Help
fast and accurate
Focus points Lots of focus points Help
135
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Shutter lag Minimal shutter lag Help
94 ms shutter lag
Size Fairly small Help
Compact 106x61x29 mm
Thickness Thin Help
1.2"
Fastest shutter speed Very fast max shutter speeds Help
1/16000 of a second
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
230 shots
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
10 MP
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Lens availability Few lenses available Help
4 lenses
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
J2:10.8 EV
J1:11 EV
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
J2:363 ISO
J1:372 ISO
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
J2:54.0
J1:56.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 J3

Nikon 1 J3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Color depth Has slightly less color depth
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Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$596 body only

$407 with 10-30mm lens
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Thickness Is thicker
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Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$308 - $549 with 20-50mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
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Nikon 1 S1

Nikon 1 S1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$447 with 11-2mm lens
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Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
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Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
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Canon EOS M

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$479 - $599 with 22mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
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Nikon 1 J2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon 1 J2.

Nikon 1 J1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon 1 J1.

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