Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera
 vs Nikon V1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price $364
  • 57% more battery life 550 shots vs 350 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 14.2 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 356 mm² vs 116 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector V1 does not
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What’s good about the Nikon 1 V1

Best price
$449
  • Weighs a little bit less than the D3100 10.4 oz vs 16 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 22 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Newer camera October 2011 vs September 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
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What the Nikon D3100 and Nikon V1 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3100 and the Nikon V1

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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