Nikon 1
J1
 vs
Sony
NEX-F3

Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Sony Alpha NEX-F3

80

  
Nikon 1 J1

61

  
Winner

Sony NEX-F3

Reasons to buy the Sony NEX-F3

Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
1,114 ISO
Overall image quality
 Great image quality
73.0
Color depth
 Great color depth
22.7 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.3 EV
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
16,000 ISO
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 
Runner-up

Nikon 1 J1

Reasons to buy the Nikon 1 J1

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
1,200 fps
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
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 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon J1
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 1,200 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 60 fps vs 2.5 fps
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 24x faster continuous shooting
Focus points Many more focus points 135 vs 25
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Autofocus Faster video autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Shoot videos without worrying about focus
Movie continuous focus Continuous video focus Yes vs No
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 Record movies without worrying about focus
Size Smaller 106x61x29 mm vs 117x67x42 mm
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 More than 40% smaller
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 94 ms vs 314 ms
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 3.3x less delay when taking photos
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/16000s vs 1/4000s
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 4x faster max shutter speed
Thickness Thinner 1.2" vs 1.7"
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 Around 30% thinner
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay 1400 ms vs 1500 ms
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 Around 10% less delay when turning on
Weight Lighter 277 g vs 314 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Nikon 1 J1 Learn more about
the Nikon J1

Advantages of the Sony NEX-F3
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO 1,114 ISO vs 372 ISO
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 The NEX-F3 has excellent image quality 1.6 f-stops higher ISO than the J1
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 73.0 vs 56.0
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 More than 30% better image quality
Battery life Much longer battery life 470 shots vs 230 shots
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 More than 2x more shots per battery charge
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.3 EV vs 11 EV
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 1.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 16,000 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The NEX-F3's maximum light sensitivity is 2.3 f-stops better
Color depth Better color depth 22.7 bits vs 21.5 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.2 more bits of color
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture around 60% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
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 More than 3x larger sensor
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 8 lenses vs 4 lenses
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 2x more lenses available
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Learn more about
the Sony NEX-F3
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon 1 J1 Nikon 1 J1
61 vs 80
Explain scores
Sony NEX-F3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Alpha NEX-F3.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$448 with 16-50mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the 1 J1
Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the NEX-F3
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the NEX-5N vs the 1 J1
Compare the NEX-5N vs the NEX-F3
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$395 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
Compare the 1 V1 vs the 1 J1
Compare the 1 V1 vs the NEX-F3
Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$328 - $449 with 20-50mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the NX1000 vs the 1 J1
Compare the NX1000 vs the NEX-F3
Nikon 1 J2

Nikon 1 J2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$321 - $449 with 10-30mm lens
Compare the 1 J2 vs the 1 J1
Compare the 1 J2 vs the NEX-F3
Sony Alpha NEX-3

Sony Alpha NEX-3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$448 with 16-50mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Storage slots Has more storage slots
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the Alpha NEX-3 vs the 1 J1
Compare the Alpha NEX-3 vs the NEX-F3
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the 1 J1
Compare the D3100 vs the NEX-F3

Nikon 1 J1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 J3

Nikon 1 J3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Higher true resolution
Color depth Worse color depth
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Compare the 1 J3 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
Compare the 1 S1 vs the 1 J1

Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5R

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Compare the NEX-5R vs the NEX-F3
Sony NEX C3

Sony NEX C3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$549 with 16mm lens
Movie continuous focus Continuous video focus
Startup delay Less startup delay
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the NEX C3 vs the NEX-F3

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