Nikon 1 V1

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    Highlights

    • 10.1 MP 1-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 135 Focus Points (135 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
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    Overview

    Nikon 1 V1 was announced in 2012 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Mirrorless camera with 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution.

    Nikon 1 V1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon 1 V series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon 1 V series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon 1 V3
    Compare
    		March
    2014    		 18.4 MP
    1-inch    		 160 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,037k dot
    Touchscreen
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    Compare
    		October
    2012    		 14.2 MP
    1-inch    		 160 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon 1 V1 January
    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon 1 V3 vs 1 V2 vs 1 V1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 V1.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   135 Focus Points
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Successor

    In 2012 Nikon 1 V1 was replaced by Nikon 1 V2. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon 1 V1 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 V1
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3072 vs 3872 x 2592
    Face Detection vs
    Live View Autofocus vs
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 15.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Built-in Flash vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 403 vs 346
    Speaker Mono vs
    Lighter 278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz) vs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 V1
    Higher Native ISO 160 vs 100
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Less Focus Points 73 vs 135
    Lower DxO Color Depth 20.2 vs 21.3
    Lower DxO Dynamic Range 10.8 vs 11.0
    Lower DxO Overall Score 50 vs 54
    Microphone Input vs
    Shorter Battery Life 310 shots vs 350 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon 1 V1 vs 1 V2.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Nikon 1 V1 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Nikon 1 V1 features a 10.1 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon 1 V1's 1-inch sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Nikon 1 V1 has Nikon 1 lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 2.7x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.7.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon 1 V1.

    Nikon 1 V3
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    1-inch

    18.4 MP

    Nikon 1 V2
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    1-inch

    14.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-S10
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Sony FX30
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    APS-C

    26 MP

    Canon 90D
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Nikon D7500
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Nikon D750
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    Full Frame

    24.3 MP

    Canon Rebel SL1
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Nikon D70
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon 1 V1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon 1 V1 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon 1 V1 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Nikon 1 V1 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
    AF-assist illuminator system with 135 focusing points.


    Flash

    Nikon 1 V1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 EV steps).

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon 1 V1 has dimensions of 113 x 76 x 44 mm (4.45 x 2.99 x 1.71"). It weighs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    113 mm (4.45")

    76 mm (2.99")

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    76 mm (2.99")

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    44 mm (1.71")

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    Nikon 1 V1 dimensions

    Nikon 1 V1 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon 1 V1 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Nikon 1 V1 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    49

    Nikon 1 V1 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   135 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
    49

    Nikon 1 V1 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   135 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon 1 V1 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   135 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Nikon 1 V1 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   135 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Nikon 1 V1 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Nikon 1 V1 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon 1 V1 and give score of 62 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Nikon 1 V1 a score of 64 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    58

    We give Nikon 1 V1 a score of 58 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Nikon 1 V1 a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    GOOD
    74

    We give Nikon 1 V1 a score of 74 for Focusing parameters.

    •   135 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    67

    We give Nikon 1 V1 a score of 67 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    78

    We give Nikon 1 V1 a score of 78 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Nikon 1 V1 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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