• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200

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Differences

Nikon V1 advantages over Nikon J2

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/60 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    34 vs 12 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon J2 advantages over Nikon V1

  • Less expensive
    $550 vs $900 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    29 mm vs 43 mm
    Thinner
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.0 fps vs 9.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Good image quality; Good quality lens; Full HD videos; Lightning fast AF; Fun to use.

  • Mode dial turns easily; Missing "modern" features like panorama, HDR; Somewhat heavy; Sluggish shot-to-shot cycle times; Proprietary external flash.

  • Read our Nikon V1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon J1

Nikon V1
Nikon J1
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • On-sensor phase detect

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Nikon J2
Nikon J1
  • $550
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $500
  • 1 inch

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Compared to Nikon V2

Nikon V1
Nikon V2
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Higher effective ISO
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon V2

Nikon J2
Nikon V2
  • $550
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Higher effective ISO

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Compared to Nikon J3

Nikon V1
Nikon J3
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $617
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon J3

Nikon J2
Nikon J3
  • $550
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $617
  • 1 inch
  • Higher effective ISO
  • More pixels

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Compared to Nikon S1

Nikon V1
Nikon S1
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $199
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon S1

Nikon J2
Nikon S1
  • $550
  • 1 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle kit lens
  • $199
  • 1 inch

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Compared to Nikon AW1

Nikon V1
Nikon AW1
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $797
  • 1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon AW1

Nikon J2
Nikon AW1
  • $550
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Wider angle kit lens
  • $797
  • 1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

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