Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Nikon 1 V3

Nikon 1 V3
Nikon 1 V3Nikon 1 V3Nikon 1 V3Nikon 1 V3Nikon 1 V3Nikon 1 V3
alaScore 90

147 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 147 reviews of Nikon 1 V3. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the size and screen. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but there are mixed comments on the zoom and durability. There are some negative reviews about the image stabilizer and shutter.

performance, usability, portability, screen, size

exposure, shutter, stabilizer

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon 1 V3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

See all Nikon Digital Cameras

Review analysis

(Based on 147 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Review Ratings

  (37% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews   (39% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews   (16% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews   (4% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews   (5% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

performance
  Show positive (97%)Show negative (3%)(Show all)
usability
  Show positive (77%)Show negative (23%)(Show all)
portability
  Show positive (67%)Show negative (33%)(Show all)
screen
  Show positive (87%)Show negative (13%)(Show all)
size
  Show positive (89%)Show negative (11%)(Show all)
image quality
  Show positive (77%)Show negative (23%)(Show all)
price
  Show positive (60%)Show negative (40%)(Show all)
design
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
durability
  Show positive (52%)Show negative (48%)(Show all)
reliability
  Show positive (95%)Show negative (5%)(Show all)
viewfinder
  Show positive (60%)Show negative (40%)(Show all)
lens
  Show positive (94%)Show negative (6%)(Show all)
sensor
  Show positive (75%)Show negative (25%)(Show all)
zoom
  Show positive (50%)Show negative (50%)(Show all)
focus
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
color
  Show positive (71%)Show negative (29%)(Show all)
battery
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
glare
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
exposure
  None yetShow negative (100%)(Show all)
shutter
  None yetShow negative (100%)(Show all)
stabilizer
  None yetShow negative (100%)(Show all)
energy
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
memory
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
More features

Showing 54 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Showing 1 - 40 of 54 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (92)

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon 1 V3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Nikon 1 V3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the screen and reliability are generally positive. The lens and image quality also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the viewfinder and price, and opinions are divided on the usability.

performance, image quality, lens, reliability, screen

price, viewfinder

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

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Nikon 1 V3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Nikon 1 V3 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Eugene Lee (dpreview.com)

Nikon 1 V3 Review

 

Since the original 1 V1, AF and continuous shooting speed have been a standout feature in Nikon's mirrorless offering for users who want interchangeable lens versatility in a small form factor. The 1 V3 makes a large step toward being a true...

Jul, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Nikon 1 V3 promises 20fps burst

 

In addition to speeding up its flagship interchangeable-lens model, Nikon debuts a power-zoom kit lens and a telephoto zoom for its CX mount.

Mar, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon 1 V3

 

Nikon has announced its latest Nikon 1 Advanced ILC, the Nikon 1 V3. This new ILC boasts, as of March 2014, the world's fastest continuous shooting frame rate of 20 frames-per-second (fpc) with full auto focus engaged. Speaking of AF, the V3's Hybrid...

Mar, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon 1 V3 test photos

 

Nikon 1 V3 photo gallery : The Nikon 1 V3 is a high-speed system camera that delivers professional performance. The Nikon 1 V3 is characterized by a portable camera body , a pioneering hybrid autofocus system and a large 18.4-megapixel CMOS sensor with...

As soon as we receive a test sample, we will put this digital system camera to the test and publish an in-depth Nikon 1 V3 review, including a sample picture gallery with high resolution photos. In the mean time you may want to take a look at another...

Mar, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon 1 V3 system camera

 

Capture Professional quality movies with the Nikon V3 : The Nikon 1 V3 system camera is ideal when you want to pack light, move fast, and film discreetly. Its hybrid autofocus system with quick and accurate phase-detection autofocus ensures smooth...

For further precision, the new optional Nikon DF-N1000 electronic viewfinder (EVF) offers near 100% frame coverage: this detachable 2359k-dot electronic viewfinder delivers high-contrast, high-resolution performance, displays vital shooting...

Mar, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon 1 V3

 

Nikon 1 V3 system camera : Nikon is proud to add the new 1 V3 to the line-up of revolutionary Nikon 1 system cameras. Offering top-speed professional performance in a small, solid body, nothing gets past this portable system camera. A superb step-up or...

The Nikon 1 V3 price in Europe is set at €869,- including VAT. (Body only). Retail prices vary from country to country. Included accessories: Nikon EN-EL20a rechargeable li-ion battery, Nikon MH-29 battery charger, Nikon UC-E20 Micro USB cable, Nikon...

Mar, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Nikon 1 V3 Review

 

The Nikon 1 V3 is a compact system camera featuring a new 18.4-megapixel “CX” format sensor with no low-pass filter and the Nikon 1 lens mount. Boasting continuous shooting speeds of 20fps with continuous autofocus and 60fps with fixed-point autofocus,...

Nikon have made some big changes to their flagship compact system camera, which is now seemingly targeted at more casual consumers, rather than the keen enthusiast that the previous V2 specifically catered for. The removal of the electronic viewfinder...

Jun, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : imaging-resource.com (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon V3

 

Nikon continues to advance and improve its 1-Series mirrorless camera lineup with a new flagship model, the Nikon 1 V3. Back in 2012, the leap from the V1 to the V2 saw a radical change in the design of this camera, with the V2 opting for a more...

Read the full review

Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Nikon 1 V3 interchangeable lens camera

 

This mirrorless compact camera packs excellent image quality, but its user-friendliness isn't great

Very good image quality ; Plenty of dials and buttons

No built-in EVF ; No exposure preview ; Electronic zoom ; Awkward manual focusing

While the the Nikon 1 V3 with the 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm PD-ZOOM lens gives you control dials for managing the aperture and shutter values, they aren’t enough to make us deviate from the perception that this camera is better suited to compact-style users...

Sep, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Nikon 1 V3 review

 

A small, sleek and stylish CSC with a tilting touchscreen and Wi-Fi

Touchscreen ; Inbuilt Wi-Fi ; Sleek design

No viewfinder ; Expensive

Great to use and part of an ever expanding system, the Nikon V3 is the company's best CSC yet.

May, 2014
Read the full review
1
2
3

Price comparison for Nikon 1 V3

No prices for this product