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Nikon 1 AW1

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User ratings:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • image stabilizer of appropriately equipped 1-Nikkor is of course
  • easy
  • breezy

Cons

  • couldn t even handle a quick dip in the ocean
  • Images start to get noisy even at ISO 1600 and
  • lack of physical controls and buried manual settings

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • CX
  • 13.2x8.8 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4608, 3072 px
  • Nikon 1
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon 1 AW1 - Pros & Cons

Nikon 1 AW1

Pros

  • image stabilizer of appropriately equipped 1-Nikkor is of course
  • easy
  • breezy
  • light and fun
  • Focusing is very quick on the AW1
  • s thin and stylish
  • makes it usable in extreme environments better than any digital camera on the market
  • exciting new compact system camera aimed firmly at keen photographers
  • safe
  • snug fit giving sufficient protection
  • and also easily accessible

Cons

  • couldn t even handle a quick dip in the ocean
  • Images start to get noisy even at ISO 1600 and
  • lack of physical controls and buried manual settings
  • camera isn t as waterproof as Nikon promises
  • AW1 lack of controls fails the camera
  • AW1 does not have an eye-level viewfinder
  • lack of an actual shooting mode dial-manual and creative settings
  • high price tag and a limited number of lenses
  • the waterproof cases can be awkward to use
  • It has no mode dial
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue

Nikon 1 AW1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3072 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon 1 AW1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatCX
Sensor size0.52 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3072 px
ProcessorExpeed 3A
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon 1
Optical zoom2.5 x
Magnification (Crop factor)2.7 x
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier2.7x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points135
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)73
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.59 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)135
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Scene
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 5
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/60s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5
Flash modesManual
Flash metering systemi-TTL
External flashno
Continuous drive60.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)15.0 fps
Speed (RAW)15.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight12.56 oz
Width4.46 in
Height1.48 in
Depth2.81 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery level indicatoryes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Electronic compassyes
Altimeteryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
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Image
ISO
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2250
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 4000
  • 5000
  • 6400
ISO minimum160
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3072 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Sunny
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Separate info displayno
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 120
  • 640 x 240
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 120
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)1200.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialStainless steel
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Waterproof up to15
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB portyes
USB version2.0
WirelessOptional
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

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Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (24)

3.4
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Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon AW1 Camera Review | Sans Mirror | Thom Hogan
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Review of the Nikon AW1 mirrorless camera

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Published: 18.12.2013
Nikon 1 AW1 review: 1 system reborn

After the initial euphoria of the Nikon 1 V1 it’s probably true to say subsequent models failed to capture the imagination in quite the same way. Now with the introduction of the waterproof AW1 Nikon has cleverly won back interest in the system. Read on to find out how this super-compact and submersible model performs.

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Published: 24.03.2014
Nikon 1 AW1 review - Cameralabs
4.0

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Published: 19.09.2013
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Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 AW1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 21.11.2013
Nikon 1 AW1 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Nikon 1 AW1 is the World's first ever water-, freeze-, dust- and shockproof compact system camera. The AW1 is waterproof to 15 metres, freezeproof to -10°C and shockproof from heights of up to 2m, and comes with a new all-weather 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 lens. Is this the perfect action camera for all the family? Read our Nikon 1 AW1 review to find out...

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Published: 19.09.2013
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Published: 05.03.2014
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Nikon 1 AW1 Review: Features, Suitability and Capability

Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 AW1 review: 1 system reborn
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Published: 18.12.2013
Nikon 1 AW1 review: 1 system reborn

After the initial euphoria of the Nikon 1 V1 it’s probably true to say subsequent models failed to capture the imagination in quite the same way. Now with the introduction of the waterproof AW1 Nikon has cleverly won back interest in the system. Read on to find out how this super-compact and submersible model performs.

Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 AW1 review: Waterproof, shockproof interchangeable lens camera
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Published: 02.05.2014
Nikon 1 AW1 review: Waterproof, shockproof interchangeable lens camera
2.0

NIkon's durable and versatile camera can take a licking and keep on clicking.

Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon AW1: Best Mirrorless Waterproof Camera
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Published: 13.03.2016
Nikon AW1: Best Mirrorless Waterproof Camera
4.0

Nikon AW1 is the best - and only - camera in the world with interchangeable lenses that is 100% waterproof up to 15 metres. Why I buy one after 2 years since launch? Read on!

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Published: 20.07.2020
Nikon 1 AW1 Review
1.9

Those seeking an advanced waterproof camera will want to consider this Nikon 1 AW1 review, as it's a model that has better image quality than most peers.

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Published: 05.03.2014
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Nikon 1 AW1 Review: Nikon 1 AW1 - The Phoblographer
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Published: 02.07.2014
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