Nikon 1 V3
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Nikon's 1 V3 is the newest model in the company's enthusiast mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system. The body features external controls and programmable custom buttons for easy manual adjustments, and is kitted with a removable hand grip (GR-N1010) and electronic viewfinder (DF-N1000). The V3 is built around an 18.4 MP CX-format sensor, and uses a hybrid contrast (171 points) and phase detect (105 points) AF system. The V3 boasts a continuous shooting speed that outpaces DSLRs at 20 fps with full autofocus. The camera is also capable of 1080/60p Full HD video, includes built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, and a new touch-panel tilting LCD display.
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Max resolution | 5232 x 3488 |
| Effective pixels | 18 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, ISO 160-12800 |
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 |
| Focal length mult. | 2.7× |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,037,000 |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Storage types | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.3″) |
| GPS | None |
The Nikon 1 V3 is one of the few mirrorless cameras we'd recommend for shooting sports or quickly moving kids. It brings high autofocus performance, interchangeable-lens versatility, and DSLR-like handling in a portable size. However, when factoring in price, there are many other good, less expensive alternatives with better image quality and all-around value.
Good for: Fast action such as wildlife and sports. Street photographers will find the the V3's silent mode useful.
Not so good for: Low-light or landscape photography where absolute image quality or dynamic range is needed.
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