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Nikon 1 S1

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.8 / 5
Editorial reviews:
18
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3.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
42 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • Shutter lag is equally impressive
  • it actually makes changing lenses quicker and easier
  • sheer speed and accuracy

Cons

  • newer EXPEED 3A image processor
  • lack of a physical mode dial
  • doesn't have Wi-Fi built in

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • CX
  • 13.2x8.8 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3872, 2592 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 S1 - Pros & Cons

Nikon 1 S1

Pros

  • Shutter lag is equally impressive
  • it actually makes changing lenses quicker and easier
  • sheer speed and accuracy
  • decent and entirely adequate
  • are great for children
  • fitting right in their little hands
  • Olympus waterproof
  • which works out pretty well
  • durability and ease-of-use
  • quality of the pictures is good enough even today
  • The kit lens is really pretty decent too

Cons

  • newer EXPEED 3A image processor
  • lack of a physical mode dial
  • doesn't have Wi-Fi built in
  • Slow View captures up to 15 continuous shots
  • Slow motion movies can be captured by recording at up to 1200 fps
  • Nikon 1 system is fairly limited
  • no mode dial
  • no built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking capability
  • It now offers a Slow View function
  • Noise is kept to a minimum
  • no electronic viewfinder as on the S1 model

Nikon 1 S1 - 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
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3872 x 2592 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon 1 S1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatCX
Sensor size0.52 in
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3872 x 2592 px
Other resolutions
  • 3840x2160
  • 2896x1944
  • 1936x1296
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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 adjustmentManual
Contrast autofocusyes
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
Number of focus points135
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)73
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.59 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
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 plus5
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/60s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Flash metering systemi-TTL
Continuous drive15.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Speed (JPEG)60.0 fps
Speed (RAW)60.0 fps
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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
Weight7.09 oz
Width4.02 in
Height2.38 in
Depth1.17 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Languages support
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • UKR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 6400
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution3872 x 2592 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsVivid
Image stabilizerno
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportno
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 120
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 240
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 120
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)1200.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Khaki
  • Pink
  • Red
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size8.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
WirelessOptional
Remote controlyes
Smartphone remote supportyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

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Nikon 1 S1 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.7
Based on 18 reviews
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Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 S1 Review
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Published: 12.04.2013
Nikon 1 S1 Review
4.5

The Nikon 1 S1 is the first model in Nikon's S series of CSCs. It arrives firmly at the entry level of the 1 range and inherits a lot of the other '1' range features. Find out how it fares in our full Nikon 1 S1 review

Nikon 1 S1 Nikon Coolpix S1 Digital Camera Review - Hardware Secrets
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Published: 02.08.2005
Nikon Coolpix S1 Digital Camera Review - Hardware Secrets

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Nikon 1 S1 review

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Nikon 1 S1 Best Digital Cameras for Kids
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Published: 21.06.2013
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Published: 16.06.2005
Nikon Coolpix S1 - digital camera

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Nikon 1 S1 Nikon S1 Review
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Published: 07.01.2013
Nikon S1 Review

Nikon S1 review, find out how the S1 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 S1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 25.02.2013
Nikon 1 S1 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Nikon 1 S1 is the new entry-level model in Nikon's compact system camera line-up. The S1 offers 10 megapixels, 60fps burst shooting, 1080p movies, a 3-inch LCD screen, and a small and light body. Read our in-depth Nikon 1 S1 review now...

Nikon 1 S1 Digital Cameras - Nikon Coolpix S1 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications
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Nikon 1 S1 Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2013)
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Published: 30.11.2013
Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2013)

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Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 S1 Mirrorless Camera Review
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Published: 15.03.2013
Nikon 1 S1 Mirrorless Camera Review

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Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 S1 review: A new product line for the Nikon Hybrid system
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Published: 20.02.2013
Nikon 1 S1 review: A new product line for the Nikon Hybrid system

Launched in January 2013 the Nikon 1 S1 is a new product line in the Nikon 1 Hybrid Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens series. Targeted at advanced through to expert enthusiasts after a lightweight camera for photography daytrips and holidays the Nikon 1 S1 features a clean minimalistic design. Utilizing a smaller sensor and lower resolution than most of the Hybrid competition though how will it fare in the DxOMark Sensor Scores?

Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 S1 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 21.06.2013
Nikon 1 S1 Review | Camera Decision
2.6

Nikon 1 S1 is a 10.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 1-inch sized CMOS sensor and Nikon 1 mount. Read our 1 S1 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 S1: Digital Photography Review
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Published: 30.11.2013
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Published: 02.04.2013
Nikon 1 S1

A smart buy for anyone who lusts after one of Nikon's great J3 or V3 cameras, but can't quite afford them.

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Published: 24.10.2013
Nikon 1 S1 review
3.0

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