Canon T3
DSLR Camera
 vs Nikon J1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Canon EOS Rebel T3

Best price $375
  • 248% more battery life 800 shots vs 230 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $375 vs $599
  • Higher sensor resolution 12.2 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 326 mm² vs 116 mm²
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector J1 does not
Find out more about the Canon EOS Rebel T3

What’s good about the Nikon 1 J1

Best price
$599
  • Weighs a lot less than the T3 8.3 oz vs 17.4 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 12 in³ vs 62 in³
  • Higher resolution rear screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
  • Newer camera November 2011 vs April 2011
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
Find out more about the Nikon 1 J1

What the Canon T3 and Nikon J1 have in common

  • The same maximum ISO setting 6400 ISO
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Canon T3 and the Nikon J1

  • 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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