Nikon 1 J3

portability

usability, price, screen

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, portability, performance, price, size

viewfinder, battery, energy, flash

97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

The ILC segment represents an interesting design challenge for camera manufacturers. They are a step-up from point-and-shoots, but a step-down of DSLR cameras – designing a camera to appeal to both types of users is a difficult task. With the Nikon 1...

Compact. 60fps burst shooting. Zero shutter lag. Innovative shooting modes. 921k-dot display. Quiet.

So-so kit lens. Some loss of detail at high ISO settings. No EVF or external flash support. Limited lens selection.

There's no Wi-Fi built into the camera, but you can add it by purchasing the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter ($59.95). It plugs into the USB port on the side of the J3, so it does add some bulk, but makes it possible to transfer images to your...

Auto shooting mode is accurate and easy, providing excellent quality and color ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record - in most shooting modes ; Full-size stills can be captured while recording full 1080p video with no interruption...

Some noticeable noise in all images ; Program mode images did not compare to Auto mode ; Very weak pop-up flash ; No hotshoe for external flash ; No input for external audio

The Nikon 1 J3 is a very fast and compact ILC, making it easy to carry and always ready to capture an image. While its performance outshines its image quality, it is definitely worth a look for $600. Read more in our

In what must be one of the quickest releases in recent memory, the new J3 replaces the previous J2 model after a mere 4 months on the shelves. Featuring the same 14 megapixel sensor as the flagship V2 and a more simplified control layout than the J2,...

Very compact system camera with new sensor ; Easy handling ; Very fast AF system, very fast continuous shooting mode ; Full HD video ; Nice extras like “Motion Snapshot

Missing optical or electronic viewfinder (only LCD screen as viewfinder) ; Missing accessory shoe for external flash systems or microphones

A lamb in wolf's clothing

Small size, attractive appearance, Reliably quick performer, Very good image and movie quality, Many interesting features as well as manual controls

Requires frequent access to the menu, Fair battery life, Fragile pop-up flash

Ultra-fast autofocus until very low light, Excellent metering, Realistic image colors, Good white-balance, Instant shutter-lag, Virtually no blackout, Quick and responsive

Above average image noise for a mirrorless, General image softness, Limited dynamic range, Limited lens selection, Very few direct controls, Short battery-life, AF and MF sounds get recorded during video

The Nikon 1 J3 is an impressive mirrorless camera that delivers a unique performance compromise. Image quality is good, considerably better than the majority of compact cameras, while not matching that of state-of-the-art mirrorless models. In terms of...