Nikon J1 vs Canon 320 HS Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Nikon J1
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Canon 310 HS 310 HS vs 320 HS
Successor:		Canon 330 HS 320 HS vs 330 HS
General
Model Number:	J1	320 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$649.95	$279.99
Street Price:	$499.95	$230.70
Date Available:	2011-10-20	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	14.0 oz (396 g) includes batteries, kit lens	5.1 oz (145 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm)	3.7 x 2.2 x 0.8 in. (94 x 57 x 21 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	16.1
Sensor Format:	1 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.41 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	372
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1832 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	57.9	5.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200)	1920x1080 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (240p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1	n/a
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm	24 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm	4.3 - 21.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)	f/2.7 (W) / f/5.9 (T) - ??
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 - 50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	461,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Auto Selector can select from: Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Close up, Auto.	Movie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Long Shutter, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent.	Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), 90cm - 2.5m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/60
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini)	Mini HDMI port

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.44
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.48
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	57.9	5.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.072 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.29 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag: Auto-area AF mode = 0.232s
Startup Time:	1.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	1.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	230 shots	170 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL20	Proprietary NB-11L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM	Canon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:		Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New "Nikon CX format" compact system camera. New Nikon 1 lens mount, 2.7x crop factor, dual core EXPEED 3 processor, new advanced hybrid AF system, Full HD movies, up to 60fps burst at full resolution. Available in white, pink, red, silver, black.	Optical Image Stabilization, 3.2-inch 461K-dot Touchscreen LCD screen, Canon's HS SYSTEM, 1080p Full HD videos, Smart AUTO, Wi-Fi. Available in black, silver, blue and red.