Nikon J3 Specifications

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Model Name:	Nikon J3
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	J3
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$599.95
Street Price:	$617.00
Date Available:	2013-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	12.7 oz (359 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.0 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. (101 x 61 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	14.2
Sensor Format:	1 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.86 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	52
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	420
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	60.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/16
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	160
ISO Settings:	Auto ISO, 160 - 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, underwater, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent.
Max Flash Sync:	1/60
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Included Memory:	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	60.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL20
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in White, Black, Silver, Burgundy and Beige.