Detailed comparison and review of Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS and Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 18-55mm OSS lens | 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm lens |
Height | 5.81 cm | 6.1 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm | 10.6 cm |
Depth | 3.83 cm | 2.98 cm |
Weight | 222 g | 237 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | Red | Silver |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.1 Megapixel | 10.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | High Speed AF CMOS |
Total Pixels | 20,400,000 pixels | 12,000,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,100,000 pixels | 10,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Anti-Dust coating | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot) | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Image Processor | BIONZ | EXPEED 3 |
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LENS | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 10 - 30 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | 27 - 81mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 77 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 11 elements | 9 groups / 12 elements |
Filter Size | 49 mm | 40.5 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Sony E-mount | Nikon 1 |
Features | Full-time manual focusing, aspherical lens | Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction), Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 25 | 135 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View, Predictive Focus Control | - |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function, Smile Shutter | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Built-in - electronic | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.5" | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3.5 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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ISO (Max) | 16000 | 6400 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100-16000 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto (100-400), ISO auto (100-800), ISO auto (100-3200) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Centre-weighted, spot, matrix |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View, anti-motion blur | Backlight, night portrait, night landscape, panorama assist, Soft |
Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Selective Colour |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | - |
X-sync Speed | - | 1/60sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | - |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 230,400 pixels | 921,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control, TRILUMINOS Colour technology | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 4 | 5 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Included Memory Card | - | 8 GB SDHC |
Image Storage | 5456 x 3064 5456 x 3632 3872 x 2176 3872 x 2576 2736 x 1536 2736 x 1824 |
JPEG 3872 x 2592 JPEG 2896 x 1944 JPEG 1936 x 1296 JPEG 3840 x 2160 - 1080/60i movie mode JPEG 1920 x 1080 - 1080/30p movie mode JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/60p movie mode |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) | Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1020 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 480 shots | Photo shooting - 220 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.5 frames per second, 3.5 frames per second | 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 60 frames per second |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, x.v.Colour technology, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing | Slow motion playback, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, interval shooting mode, takes photos while film recording, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Auto Selector, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha3000 ILCE-3000K + 18-55mm OSS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm |
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Included Accessories | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, micro-USB cable | Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable |
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Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |