Name: 1 S2
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 40325
Rating: 4.3 (36 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

low levels of noise and good levels of detail
Video quality is good
Dynamic range is good

struggles outdoors with the screen difficult to view in bright sunlight
Macro performance is a little disappointing
Flash is not available in any of the continuous shooting modes

Sensor type: CMOS
Sensor size: 13.1x8.8 mm
Effective pixels: 14.2 Mpx
Lens mount: Nikon 1
Maximum aperture: 3.5
Autofocus: Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
Screen size: 3.0 in
Touch screen: no

Nikon 1 S2 - Pros & Cons

low levels of noise and good levels of detail
Video quality is good
Dynamic range is good
making it easy to compare with other cameras
Images have good colour and exposure is reliable
Full HD video quality is good with clear video
Colors are accurate
while focusing and response are quick
Colors were accurate
while focusing and response were quick
Nikon 1 S2 is a remarkably light camera for its class
decent and entirely adequate
it actually makes changing lenses quicker and easier
wide viewing angles
good definition and accurate colours and improved visibility in strong daylight
it is remarkably good
Fuji kit lenses are really good lenses
with best IQ and a decent close focusing capability
compact size and great IQ
it is very good for action photography
The telephoto options are also sharp and consistent
good bang for the money and a great entry level mirrorless camera
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

struggles outdoors with the screen difficult to view in bright sunlight
Macro performance is a little disappointing
Flash is not available in any of the continuous shooting modes
There is no built-in Wi-Fi with
the lack of optical image stabilization
Nikon simply isn t a driving force in the mirrorless market
color shifts are very bad
the Input Light Lost if the Sensor is Small
Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
Nikon 1 S2 is not the highest resolution 1 inch Sensor camera
doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
autofocus being locked from the first frame
noise levels are reduced
eVR is not available when shooting at 1080p60
built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking radio
Nikon S2 forgoes a Mode dial
no optical or electronic viewfinder
limited by a buffer that can only hold 40 raw files
lack of wi-fi makes sharing more difficult
no Vibration Reduction feature on this kit lens
Nikon 1 lenses do not have focus rings
Sony/Zeiss FE lenses) is terrible
A5100 has a limited touch screen
this lens wide open is not good in the corners
Fuji lenses can be very expensive
DSLR is not old tech
fuji was a bad camera
Endless click producing roundups
The lenses are too slow for many sporting events
Missing the system that started it all is quiet the farce
Nikon 1 is not a good Hockey Mom camera
Does the Nikon 1 S2 have Weather Sealing
doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Nikon 1 S2 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	12800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200
Effective pixels	14.2 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx

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Nikon 1 S2 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor size	0.52 in
Effective pixels	14.2 Mpx
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Processor	Expeed 4A

Lens mount	Nikon 1
Optical zoom	2.5 x
Maximum aperture	3.5
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Contrast autofocus	yes
Focal length multiplier	2.7x
Autofocus	Continuous Auto Focus Face detection Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lock	yes
Manual focus	yes
Number of focus points	135
Filter diameter	1.59 in
Phase detection autofocus	yes

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	3
Exposure compensation minus	-3
Expousure compensation steps	1/3
Auto exposure lock	yes
Self-timer delay	2 10
Histogram	yes
Built-in flash	yes
Flash modes	Auto Fill-in Redeye Reduction Slow Sync
Flash metering system	i-TTL
External flash	no
Continuous drive	60.0 fps
Scene modes	Portrait Landscape
Self-timer	yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Self-timer options	2 10

Built-in microphone	yes
Microphone type	Stereo
Speaker type	Mono
Voice recording	yes
Supported audio file formats	PCM

Weight	6.7 oz
Width	4.33 in
Height	2.39 in
Depth	1.16 in

Power source type	Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	270
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported	1
AC adapter included	yes

GPS	no
Orientation sensor	yes
Calendar	yes
Energy Star certified	no
Languages support	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

ISO	200 800 3200 6400 12800
ISO minimum	200
ISO maximum	12800
Maximum image resolution	4592 x 3056 px
White balance presets	7
White balance modes	Auto Cloudy Flash Fluorescent Incandescent Manual Shade Underwater
Custom white balance	yes
Supported image file formats	JPG RAW
Photo effects	Neutral Vivid
Image stabilizer	no
Image stabilization type	No
Supported aspect ratios	3:2 4:3 16:9
Uncompressed format	RAW
HDR	yes
AEB/HDR support	yes

Screen size	3.0 in
Articulated LCD	no
Screen technology	LCD TFT
Screen dots	460000
Touch screen	no
Live view	yes
Viewfinder	None

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Video recording	yes
Recording resolutions	320 x 120 640 x 240 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	H.264 MOV MPEG-4
Camera playback	Movie Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate	60.0 fps

Body type	MILC
Colour of product	Black Red White Yellow
Anti-dust system	yes
Environmentally sealed	no

Compatible memory cards	MicroSD MicroSDHC MicroSDXC
Memory slots	1
Storage types	microSD microSDHC microSDXC
Camera file system	DCF 2.0 Exif 2.3

HDMI	yes
USB version	2.0
Headphone port	no
Microphone port	no
Wireless	Optional
DC-in jack	yes
PictBridge	yes

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Nikon 1 S2 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.4

Based on 10 reviews

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