Nikon 1 J3
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    14.2 MP

  • Size

    CX format

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Key points

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Display resolution

921000 px

Display size

3 in

Number of focus points

135

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Framerate (high speed) (High speed movie)

1200 fps

Interchangeable lens

Yes

High speed movie

Yes

Timelapse

Yes

Weak points

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

2.7 x

Integrated lens

No

Image stabilization

No

Orientation sensor

No

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) February 2013
Street price (US) 599.95 $
Released (FR) February 2013
Street price (EUR) 599 €
Colors
Beige
White
Grey
Black
Red
Sensor
Effective pixels 14.2 MP
Type CMOS
Size CX format
Area 13.2x8.8 mm
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Nikon 1
Focal length multiplier 2.7 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 921000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse Yes
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Size and weight
61 in
29 in
101 in
201 oz
Nikon 1 J3
Height 61 in
Width 101 in
Deep 29 in
Weight 201 oz
Image
Max resolution 4608x3072 pixels
Ratio 3:2
16:9
ISO min 160
ISO max 6400
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 135
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Second curtain (rear)
Range 5 m
External flash No
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie Yes
Framerate (high speed) 1200 fps
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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