• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/1.83 inch 36.9mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
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General
Model Number: J1 N8
Alternate Model Number(s):   N8-00
Camera Format: Compact System Camera Other
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $649.95 $549.00
Street Price: $499.95  
Date Available: 2011-10-20 2010-08-24
Tripod Mount: Yes No
Weight: 14.0 oz (396 g)
includes batteries, kit lens 		4.8 oz (135 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.
(106 x 61 x 30 mm) 		2.3 x 4.5 x 0.5 in.
(59 x 114 x 13 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Aptina  
Effective Megapixels: 10.1 12.0
Sensor Format: 1 inch 1/1.83 inch
Sensor size: 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) 36.9238mm2 (7.06mm x 5.23mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 3.41 microns 1.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 2.7x n/a
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 4:3
Color Filter Type: 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) 		4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3),
4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format: JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 57.9 n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1920x1080 (60i/​30p)
1280x720 (60p)
640x240 (400)
320x120 (1200) 		1280x720 (25/​15/​5)
640x480 (30/​15/​5)
Movie File Format: MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, Real Video 10
Composite Video Out: No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a 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 Carl Zeiss Tessar 2.8/28 AF
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 27 - 81mm 28mm
Focal Length (actual): 10 - 30mm 5.9mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 1.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) Fixed at f/2.8, with ND filter
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity 		30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:   10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: 40.5mm n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes No
Digital Zoom: No Yes
Digital Zoom Values: n/a Stills: up to 2x; Video: up to 3x
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 Detection with Face Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: No / LCD No / OLED
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 3.5
Rear Display Resolution: 460,000 dots 691,200 dots
Touchscreen: No Yes
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
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, Low (ISO 100), Medium (ISO 400), High (ISO 800)
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, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
Shutter Speed Range: 1/16000 - 30 sec 1/5000 - 1/5 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Metering Modes: Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) Center-weighted average
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. Automatic, User Defined, Macro, Portrait, Night Shot, Night Portrait, Landscape, Sports.
Self Timer: 2, 5, 10 seconds 2, 10, 20 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, Red-eye Reduction, On, Off; via Xexon flash tube
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. n/a
Flash Range Description: Lens dependent. Up to 5m at ISO 800
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 microSD / microSDHC
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 H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, Real Video 10
Included Memory: 0.0 MB  
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No Yes
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No Yes
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No Yes
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: Yes No
DPOF Compliant: Yes No
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional ML-L3  
Connections (extended): HDMI out (Type C, Mini) Micro USB connector and charging, Mini HDMI, 3.5mm A/V connector, 2mm Charging connector
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  
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  
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary EN-EL20 Internal
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable BL-4D Lithium-ion battery
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable Internal BL-4D Lithium-ion battery
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  
OS Compatibility:    
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.