- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Nikon V2 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the V2.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-30w Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon V3
V2 vs V3 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | V2 | WG-30w |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $899.95 | $299.95 |
Street Price: | $899.95 | $449.95 |
Date Available: | 2012-11-30 | 2014-12-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
16.1 oz
(457 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
6.8 oz
(194 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.2 x
3.2 x
1.8 in. (108 x 82 x 46 mm) |
4.8 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (122 x 61 x 31 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 16.0 |
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: | 2.86 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 | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 50 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.2 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 403 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 3072 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.6 | 1.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio) |
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 | Ricoh zoom lens; 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm | 5 - 25mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) | f/3.5 - 4.2 (wide) / f/5.5 - 6.6 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 36x total at VGA | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas | Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.47-inch, 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +2 m^-1 diopter, eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 230,000 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): | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 125 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV steps | Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
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, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light), Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 4 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) | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto), Best Moment Capture (Slow View and Smart Photo Selector), Advanced movie, Motion Snapshot; Active D-Lighting, In-camera HDR, Live Image Control. | HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Fireworks, Food, Digital SR, Report |
Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | GN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent. | Auto ISO: 0.2 - 3.9m / 0.66 - 13 ft. (wide), approx. 0.2 - 2.5m / 0.66 - 8.2 ft. (tele) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Accessory port | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No 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 | MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio) |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | 68.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
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 | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 IR remote | Via Wi-Fi or optional IR |
Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type C, Mini), Multi Accessory Port, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm) | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.32 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.32 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.31 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.6 | 1.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 40 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 58.8 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 40 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 62.5 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 40 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.07 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.055 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.39 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.055 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Auto-area AF mode = 0.148s | |
Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | 300 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL21 | Proprietary D-LI92 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in black or white. | Waterproof to approximately 40ft/12m, shockproof from a height of 4.9ft/1.5m, crushproof against weights up to 220lpf/100kgf, coldproof to temperatures as frigid as 14F/-10C, built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz, WPA2). Available in Carbon Grey and Flame Orange. Specifications subject to change without notice. |