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 Nikon 1 J3 |  Sony a5000 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 0.52 in | 0.91 in |
| Effective pixels | 14.0 Mpx | 20.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 px | 5456 x 3632 px |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| ISO minimum | 160 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 6400 | 16000 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3072 px | 5456 x 3632 px |
| White balance presets | 6 | 9 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPG |
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| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | no | yes |
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| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
| AEB/HDR support | no | yes |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Optical zoom | 3.0 x | 3.0 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 2.7 x | 1.5 x |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7x | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 41 | 25 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Filter diameter | 1.59 in | 1.81 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | no |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT | LCD |
| Screen dots | 921000 | 460800 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Separate info display | no | no |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Camera shutter type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 | 3 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -3 | -3 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| WB Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/60s | 1/160s |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash range | 5 | 4 |
| Flash modes |
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| Flash metering system | i-TTL | TTL |
| Continuous drive | 15.0 fps | 3.5 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
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| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps | 25.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 1200.0 fps | 25.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps | 25.0 fps |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Audio system | Stereo | Stereo |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Body type | MILC | MILC |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
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| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Weight | 7.09 oz | 7.41 oz |
| Width | 3.98 in | 4.31 in |
| Height | 2.38 in | 1.41 in |
| Depth | 1.13 in | 2.47 in |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 220 | 420 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium |
| Battery capacity | 1020.0 mAh | 1080.0 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 7.2 V |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI connector type | Mini | Micro |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | no | yes |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | yes |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon 1 J3 | Sony a5000 | |
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| Timelapse recording | yes | yes |
| GPS | no | no |
| Energy Star certified | no | no |
| Languages support |
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| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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| Image editing modes | Rotating | Rotating |
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