Prompt AF system, Stylish design, Good build quality
Noise at high ISO settings, Poor image quality, Badly-designed controls, Way too expensive
The Nikon 1 J3 is flawed on several levels. It handles poorly, has limited features and takes deeply average photos. It's rare for a camera to disappoint this much, but the Nikon 1 J3 is one to avoid....
Published: 2013-04-29, Author: Ben , review by: reviewed.com
In our recent reviews, we've spent a lot of time talking about the rise of the smartphone camera and the slow death of the point-and-shoot. Most manufacturers have reacted to the proliferation of iPhones and Android devices by creating more advanced compa...
Fun and approachable, fits in a jacket pocket even with kit zoom attached, lightweight metal build and almost futuristic styling bucks Nikon’s traditionalist trend, optional adapter allows for usage with 60+ Nikon lenses – only Canon’s pricier EOS M can come as close for that degree of versatility
Doesn’t offer a significant step on from previous iterations in terms of feature set, image quality falls short of rivals with larger sensors but not wildly differing price tags
Whilst this is a camera that purports to be all about convenience, it's at its most convenient if all you really want to do is point and shoot
The Nikon J3 compact interchageable lens camera is a speedy performer, but it isn't the best in low light, and lacks expansion options when compared with the competition....
Compared to its Nikon 1 J2 predecessor, the J3 is a much improved camera. In essence, the J3 is the V2 in a compact, viewfinder-less body, geared to the casual user. It can take a while to work your way around the camera, with manual control tucked away a...
The Nikon 1 J3 is a very likeable camera, and if you're new to the CSC market it's certainly a good option. The number of compatible optics are growing for the Nikon 1 range, with some, such as the 50mm f/1.8 being a good investment to help you get more ...
Higher resolution sensor than predecessor, Good lens selection, Excellent image quality, Attractive design
Wind noise on movies, Flash performance in still life test, Expensive
Nikon's J series comes of age in this revision, with a higher resolution sensor, more extensive menus and a redesigned chassis. The Nikon 1 J3 the best-looking lens-swapping compact you can buy, and one of the best performers, too....
Excellent autofocus, Burst mode shoots up to 60 fames per second in RAW mode!, Nice new design and layout, Good general picture quality, Stabilisation system effective up to 1/8 ths
Still no WiFi, Still no touchscreen, "Display" button has gone, All those fancy "Best Moment Capture" type modes are actually pretty inconsequential, Camera body may be a bit too compact for users with larger hands
Nikon has updated its 1 J-series mirrorless camera nicely with the J3. What were once cute little snappers with fancy high-tech features but picture quality and pure specs that weren't always on par, the Nikon 1 series has finally become credible and conv...
Hybrid autofocus system is fast, small system size, fast burst mode with better buffer than before, new menu system an improvement compared to before
Sensor won't match up to larger equivalents, menu system still doesn't feel a total success, pricey (more so than predecessor), no hotshoe or possibility of a viewfinder, no ISO 100 option
The J3 may be slightly smaller, lighter and faster than its J2 predecessor but the change is all too slight, despite the exterior design rejig and menu overhaul. The camera definitely wins in the speed department and it takes decent pictures too. B...
