Here is a quick specifications comparison between the Nikon 1 V3 and Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless cameras based on the information published on Nikon’s website:
| Nikon 1 V3 | Nikon 1 V2 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 160-12800 | 160-6400 |
| Monitor Size | 3.0in. diagonal | 3.0in. diagonal |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL20a Lithium-ion Battery | EN-EL21 Lithium-ion Battery |
| White Balance | Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset Manual All except preset manual with fine tuning | Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset Manual All except preset manual with fine tuning |
| File Format | Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats | Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
| Picture Control | Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Selected Picture Control can be modified User-customizable Settings | Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Selected Picture Control can be modified User-customizable Settings |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 4.4in.(110.9mm)x2.6in.(65mm)x1.3in.(33.2mm) Excluding projections. | 4.2in.(107.8mm)x3.2in.(81.6mm)x1.8in.(45.9mm) Excluding projections. |
| Monitor Resolution | 1,037,000Dots | 921,000Dots |
| Lens Mount | Nikon 1/Nikon Waterproof 1 Mount | Nikon 1 mount |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | 100% Approx. | 100% Approx. |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 310shots (CIPA) | 310shots (CIPA) |
| Storage Media | microSD (micro Secure Digital) microSDHC microSDXC memory cards | SD SDHC SDXC |
| Effective Pixels | 18.4million | 14.2million |
| Card Slot | 1 micro secure digital | 1 Secure Digital (SD) |
| AC Adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter Requires EP-5C Power Supply Connector | EH-5b AC Adapter Requires EP-5D Power Supply Connector |
| Monitor Type | TFT-LCD with brightness adjustment | TFT-LCD with brightness adjustment |
| GPS | — | Optional GP-N100 GPS unit |
| Approx. Weight | 11.4oz.(324g) camera body only | 9.8oz.(278g) camera body only |
| Sensor Size | 13.2mmx8.8mm | 13.2mmx8.8mm |
| Eye Sensor | Camera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use | Camera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Focus Modes | Auto (AF) Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Single-Servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-Servo (AF-C) Full-time Servo (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF) | Auto (AF) Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Single-Servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-Servo (AF-C) Full-time Servo (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF) |
| Movie | HD: 1920 x 1080/60p HD: 1920 x 1080/30p HD: 1280 x 720/60p HD: 1280 x 720/30p 1280 x 720/120 fps (aspect ratio 16:9; plays at 30p/29.97 fps) 768 x 288/400 fps (aspect ratio 8:3; plays at 30p/29.97 fps) 416 x 144/1200 fps (aspect ratio 8:3; plays at 30p/29.97 fps) Motion Snapshot: 1920 x 1080/60p (plays at 23.976fps) Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies (aspect ratio 16:9) 1920 x 1080/60p (59.94fps) (plays at 24p/23.976fps) Audio file format: ACC Movie file format: MOV | HD: 1920 x 1080/60i HD: 1920 x 1080/30p HD: 1280 x 720/60p Slow-motion: 640 x 240/400fps Slow-motion: 320 x 120/1200fps Motion Snapshot: 1920 x 1080/60p (plays at 24p) Audio file format: ACC Movie file format: MOV |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 10/20frames per secondwith AF; 30/60 fps with focus locked on first frame | 5frames per second(Mechanical Shutter), 10, 15, 30 or 60 fps (Electronic Shutter) Other modes: Up to 5 fps (single AF or manual focus, S Shutter- priority auto or M Manual exposre mode, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values) |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | — | i-TTL flash control using image sensor available with optional SB-N5 flash unit or SB-N7 flash unit |
| Price (with 10-30mm lens) | $1,196.95 | $896.95 |
