Nikon 1 V3 vs Nikon D90

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      BrandNikonNikon
      Model1 V3D90
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 V2 Nikon D80
      Successor ModelNikon D7000
      MSRP£799.99/ €949 with 10-30mm PD, £1049.99/$1199/€1249 with 10-30 PD-Zoom lens, EVF & grip
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCXDX
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.4 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      ProcessorEXPEED 4A
      Max Image Resolution5232 x 34884288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3920 x 2616, 2608 x 17443216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points17111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Lens MountNikon 1Nikon F
      Crop Factor2.7x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDSuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.64x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Eye SensorCamera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use
      Shutter Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical, electronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting60.0 fps4.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10017.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availablei-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      DxO Low Light ISO384977
      DxO Color Depth20.822.7
      DxO Dynamic Range10.712.5
      DxO Overall Score5273
      Video Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wireless Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2
      Environmental Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Dimensions111 x 65 x 33 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.3")132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.2 x 4.8"8.6 x 8.5 x 8"
      Package Weight2.45 lb5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Battery PackEN-EL20aEN-EL3e
      Battery Life310 shots850 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D90
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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