V1 should choose Nikon, Sony or Olympus PEN NEX-7 E-P3?

V1 Nikon, Sony and Olympus PEN NEX-7 E-P3 are the members of compact digital cameras equipped with lenses mirrorless debuted recently. So in this third member, who would really object to choose?

Sensor size

Olympus PEN E-P3

On physical size, Sony NEX-7 is king sensor APS-C size which appear on many DSLR system.
Nikon V1 have the smallest sensors, CMOS sensor 13.2 x 8.8 mm, while the E-P3 placed between the CMOS sensor 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds model).
In terms of megapixels, Sony is again the largest number with a whopping 24, while 12 and Nikon PEN is ranked last with the number 10.

Sony NEX-7

However, Nikon does not mean that proved inferior opponents when the product is equipped with advanced features such as Smart Photo Selector. The body (body) is quite compact design allows the user to easily put on the jeans pocket on the move.

Viewfinder

Nikon V1

The viewfinder is actually a indispensable for photographers who prefer the professional camera. Just as the famous brand NEX, the Sony camera is quite impressive. And it is inherited from Sony, V1 also owns an impressive viewfinder system (Nikon uses Sony's optical viewfinder).
Meanwhile, the E-P3 is not equipped with the standard viewfinder, you'll have to buy accessories separately if you want the price is quite expensive compared to competitors, about 4 million.

Screen

Olympus PEN E-P3

All three cameras offer something slightly different on the rear display. 3 inch LCD screen of the NEX-7 tilt, very convenient for taking pictures in a difficult position. E-P3 own 3 inch OLED screen supports touch technology, a useful addition that allows users change the focus and other functions quickly. Finally, Nikon V1 own 3 inch TFT LCD screen hing no tilt and no-touch support, which is really a little bit disappointing compared to the price of the camera Nion, especially when using Nikon regularly monitor touchscreen for its Coolpix line.

The lens mount and compatibility

Nikon V1

Nikon has devised a new standard lens called the "Range 1" (a shoe), along with a new lens series, including 10-30mm (f/3.5-5.6) comes standard machines, 30 and tele-110mm f/3.8-5.6 10-100mm (f/4.5-5.6) is designed specifically for video.
At this point, there are quite a few V1 lens choice, but if you use the adapter (optional) will have more expansion options than with the lens system of the Nikon F-mount.
No member of Nikon lens series features a new property with an aperture larger than f/2.8, so the hunter professional photo portraits and photo hunters in low-light environment will feel a little bit disappointing. One consolation for users that V1 is that there will be many more are Nikon lenses promise to appear in the next few years. And this will attract attention to the photographer V1.
In contrast, the E-P3 is compatible with Four Thirds lenses, including portrait lens and f/1.8 45 mm wide angle lens 12 mm f/2.0. E-mount Range of Sony also quite flexible, including a portrait lens and 50 mm f/1.8 30 mm f/3.5 macro lens.
Remarkably, the E-P3 is more machine compatible with the scope of G-series lenses of the Panasonic, both systems use standard Four Thirds mount. This system includes the "power zoom" 14-42 mm lens and Panasonic's new 3D.

Speed

Olympus PEN E-P3

Both V1 and E-P3 is also the manufacturer claims the product line capable of the fastest autofocus system than any camera lens swap today. The full test shows this to be true, but is still doubt about the rate of milliseconds that the firms offer.
V1 Nikon EXPEED processor using three firms which are faster than the D3X DSLR. With this sensor, a player can shoot at 60 frames / second (fps), while NEX-7 is 10 fps and the E-P3 is 3 fps.

Image quality

Sony NEX-7

It's very difficult to give precise answers on the camera for best image quality at this time. However, early reviews show the results of the NEX-7 and V1 is very promising.

Price

Nikon V1

Finally, the important question given that is the price of the product. NEX-7 is the most expensive product in the three above-mentioned products. Prices start of the NEX-7 is $ 1249.99 (with kit lens), V1 is $ 899.95 (with kit lens) and PEN E-P3 is about $ 849.99 (with kit lens).

General remarks

Each camera has something special for each user. While the NEX-7 Sensor largest property owners, the V1 features the most advanced and E-P3 is a choice to fix prices within both.
Clearly Range of V1-1 will be a new experience for users who want to get acquainted, and V1 also has a simple design with features manual controls are hidden in the side menu. Meanwhile, the NEX-7 has a high price but certainly those who want to choose products with large sensor may be willing to pay for the product. Particularly PEN E-P3 is the best product to meet the large sensor, small design, the lens range, with many convenient features such as touch screens and have the best price.

Photo real Nikon pair J1 and V1

Nikon J1 V1 and heavier than rival Sony's NEX-C3 but uses a smaller sensor with an inch size.
Nikon J1 and V1 is the first of its two model line-lens reflex camera is Nikon mirrorless introduced to compete with rivals such as Sony, Panasonic, Samsung or Olympus. Both models are equipped with 10 megapixel CMOS sensor size 1 inch with a crop factor of 2.7 x.
Nikon V1 is higher than J1 some advantages like coating of magnesium alloy, the electronic viewfinder resolution 1.4 million pixels, the screen the same size 3-inch resolution to 960,000 pixel resolution higher. In addition, the V1 also uses electronic shutter combined with the conventional shutter.
Nikon J1 built flash while V1 has connections to external devices such as GPS or mini Speedlight.
V1 Nikon kit lens included 10-30 mm (27-81 mm equivalent 35 mm film camera conversion) will begin shipping on 20/10 for $ 900 USD to. Meanwhile, with the same lens, the kit of the J1 is 650 USD.
Here are some actual pictures of the Nikon J1 and V1.

Nikon International Photo J1 test

J1 Nikon version is lower than V1, but still owns the 10-megapixel sensor as "brother".

Next to the machine and adjust with keys similar to V1 but with more pop-up flash.

3 inch screen resolution of 460,000 pixels.

Side with a miniUSB port and HDMI.

This model also uses SD memory cards to store data.

J1 with a pink version for women.

Design flash pops up quite fancy.

Switch any lights flash on the back side on the screen.

J1 preferred the small, cheap and easy to use.

machines weighing 277 grams heavier than the NEX-C3 is 225 grams.

Nikon J1 with the kit is $ 650.

Photo of Nikon actual V1.

Nikon V1 owns 10 Megapixel sensor and electronic shutter combined with mechanical shutter.

Edge of the machine is simple to capture key, and turn the power switch.

V1 has no flash but the port is attached to the accessory connection.

The connection side with the microphone, HDMI and microUSB.

Next to the machine.

This model supports both SDHC cards and SDXC.

Behind the computer screen resolution of 960,000 pixels is larger than J1 460,000 pixel 3 inch tandem size. Machines equipped with relatively few self-timer mode.

The other function keys are arranged similar to SLR models with adjustable focus point, timer, focus modes and clearing light.

V1 own both electronic and mechanical shutter. Electronic shutter for shutter speed higher than the normal screen.

Full HD video recording capabilities.

Full manual mode with A, P and S as DSLRs.

Nikon cameras entered mirrorless

Two-lens reflex camera mirrorless first Nikon - V1 and J1 - use the same 10 megapixel CMOS sensor with 2.7 crop factor x and the Nikon format known as CX.
After many rumors, Nikon has today officially launched the pair J1 and V1, two-lens reflex model does not mirror its first. This is the product to compete with Sony or Olympus NEX and Panasonic have launched a long and dominate this market potential. In addition, Nikon also introduced the four new lenses use a shoe-mount for CX format and two new accessories for the V1.

Nikon J1.

The first is the Nikon J1 cheap, low-level than the V1. Canon CMOS sensor size 13.2 x 8.8 mm 10 megapixel resolution for the 2.7 x crop factor as the previous rumors Nikon here and be called the CX format. Model possesses the ability to focus and continuous shooting speed of up to 10 frames per second with autofocus capabilities.
J1 Nikon also equipped with video recording Full HD 60i standard rate of 30 frames per second. Maximum Shutter Speed ​​1 / 6000 seconds and a minimum of 30 seconds. ISO is your level of support from 100 to 3200.
Machine is quite compact in size with 106 x 61 x 30 mm and weighs 277 grams. Behind the computer screen size 3 inch 460,000-pixel resolution. This model supports memory cards including SD / SDHC and SDXC.
J1 Nikon kit 10-30 mm lens included (equivalent to 27 to 81 mm on 35 mm film camera format) will be on shelves in the U.S. on 20/10 for $ 650 USD.

Nikon V1.

The second model is V1 Nikon introduces more advanced but still uses sensors to J1 is a 10 megapixel resolution CMOS size 13.2 x 8.8 mm. However, this model is the shell of magnesium alloy and certain electronic viewfinder with a resolution of up to 1.4 million pixels. In addition, the V1 also has connections to use accessories such as mini Speedlight SB-N5, GPS navigation device GP-N100.
V1 has a slightly larger size than its sibling the 113 x 76 x 44 mm and weighs 294 grams. Behind the screen size model also has 4 inch 460,000 pixel resolution.

V1 and J1 with Nikon lenses and new accessories.

V1 Nikon kit lens included 10-30 mm (27-81 mm equivalent 35 mm film camera conversion) will begin shipping on 20/10 for $ 900 USD to.
Besides the two J1 and V1 models, Nikon has also launched three models to the lens for its new CX format. All the new lenses will carry a hot shoe - Mount (a shoe) shoe different from the previous F-mount carrier. Nikon says the device will switch to the machine CX restraint use is lens F.
The trio included a pipe kit VR Nikkor 10-30 mm F3.5-5.6 (27-81 mm equivalent focal length), a tube tele zoom Nikkor VR 30-110 mm F3.8-6.5 (equivalent focal 81-297 mm) $ 250 and fix a pipe 10 mm F2.8 Nikkor $ 250. Finally, a versatile zoom lens Nikkor VR 10-100 mm f/4.5-5.6 (27-270 mm equivalent focal length) for $ 750 video.
A number of other accessories such as digital Nikon GP-N100 GPS $ 150 and Speedlights (SB-N5) $ 150 mini. Both are attached only to the V1 model.