- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 6400
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Nikon V3
V2 vs V3 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | V2 | QX1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Lens-Style Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.95 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $899.95 | $498.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-11-30 | 2014-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.1 oz
(457 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
7.6 oz
(216 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
3.2 x
1.8 in. (108 x 82 x 46 mm) |
2.9 x
2.7 x
2.1 in. (74 x 70 x 53 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.86 microns | 4.25 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| 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 | 78 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.2 | 23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 12.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 403 | 1,063 |
| 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) |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.6 | 3.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p) |
1920x1080 (30p/16Mbps) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
| 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-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / 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 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV steps | Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
| 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, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | 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 | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | GN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent. | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 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 | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | |
| 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 IR remote | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type C, Mini), Multi Accessory Port, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm) | Multi Terminal/Micro USB, Wi-Fi with NFC |
| 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 | 3.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 40 | 15 |
| 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 | 440 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL21 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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. | World's first lens-style camera with interchangeable lens mount. |
