Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 10 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Sensor size | 0.52 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 12.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 10.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | Expeed 3 |
Lens mount | Nikon 1 |
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Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 2.7 x |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast autofocus | yes |
Brightness adjustment | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7x |
Autofocus | Centre weighted Auto Focus |
Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 135 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 73 |
Image stabiliser | Lens based only |
Filter diameter | 1.59 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Shooting modes | Auto |
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Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/16000 sec |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
Exposure compensation minus | -3 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/60s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 5 |
Flash modes |
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Flash metering system | i-TTL |
Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | yes |
Speed (JPEG) | 60.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 4.4 fps |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Stereo |
Supported audio file formats | AAC |
Weight | 8.25 oz |
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Width | 4.17 in |
Height | 2.4 in |
Depth | 1.17 in |
Power source type |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 220 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | yes |
Electronic compass | no |
Barometer | no |
Altimeter | no |
Calendar | yes |
Album organization | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Languages support |
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Tripod mounting supported | yes |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes | Rotating |
ISO |
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ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 3872 x 2592 px |
White balance presets | 6 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | RAW |
AEB/HDR support | no |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 460000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Electronic |
Separate info display | no |
Second display | no |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Camera playback |
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Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 1200.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Aluminium |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 8000.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI connector type | Mini |
USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
Firewire | no |
The J1 is Nikon's first foray into the world of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
A gorgeous design and stunning videos are the highlights, but photo quality is up to scratch too. Despite some reservations, this is an excellent debut for the Nikon 1 system
The Nikon 1 J1 is a more affordable alternative to the V1 and is as bold and brave a step by Nikon into the compact, mirrorless system camera market.
Nikon's entry into the mirrorless interchangeable lens market late last year was widely anticipated, but the products that were finally announced took a lot of people by surprise. Nikon has created an entirely new system based around a relatively small sensor, that's about 30% of the size of those used in the company's DX-format SLRs. The system is spearheaded by two cameras - the Nikon 1 J1 and 1 V1. The J1 is the entry-level model, and the V1 is aimed at a slightly more advanced user, but both cameras are intended essentially for beginners upgrading from compact cameras or cameraphones, and who find the size and complexity of a DSLR intimidating.
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Nikon 1 J1 with 10-30mm lens