Nikon 1 J3 review: A new midrange offering doesn’t shine
By Janice Chen - Friday, February 15, 2013 Camera Review| Introduction | Measurement | Comparisons | Conclusion |
Update is a downgrade in performance from its predecessor
The updated sensor in the J3 actually performs a bit worse than its predecessor with an Overall DxOMark Score of 52 that’s two points lower than the J2’s Overall Score of 54.
While we did note a slight improvement in lowlight shooting, the J3’s more restricted sensitivity range (ISO 160 to 6400, compared to ISO 100 to 6400 in the J2), limits the newer model’s Portrait and Landscape scores measured at low ISO settings.
As with its predecessor, the J3’s DxOMark sensor scores show a relatively low dynamic range with a score of 11 Evs.
While the lowlight ISO score has improved, coming in at 420 ISO, it still remains low in comparison to the camera’s main competitors – such as cameras in the Sony NEX lineup, Micro Four-Thirds hybrid cameras from Panasonic and Olympus, and the Canon EOS M (EF-M) – scoring a full stop better.
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Added by profadp |
February 16
Fujifilm X series cameras
I just wanted to congratulate your site for its thorough and objective analysis and assessment of the Image Quality offered by cameras and lenses of vatious manufacturers.
I look forward to seeing your report on the latest offering by the X-series of Fujifilm cameras. Regards, Anastasios Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |
February 22
Re: Fujifilm X series cameras
Hello,
Thanks for your comment. As you probably know, the Fuji X-Pro 1 does not use a Bayer matrix but a “X-Trans” matrix. We will try to test this sensor, but although we try to respond to your requests to provide tests for specific camera models, there are no plans for doing it in the short term. Best regards, Reply |
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Added by Hakeem |
January 08
another fullframe score
Where is XTrans sensor camera? why not testing them? all the major review sites has pubslished their reviews ages ago.
and you call yourself "Camera Sensor" Only Analysts/ Experts? The first camera you should review is xpro1 last year! Don't know what's wrong with you guys!! Reply |
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