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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released September 2013
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Successor is Nikon 1 S2
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The 1 AW1 was brought out 3 months later than the 1 S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 AW1 scores against the 1 S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Nikon 1 S1

 1 AW1 1 S1 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 1 S1 1 AW1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 S1

 1 AW1 1 S1 
IntroducedSeptember 2013June 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 AW1 and the 1 S1.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and 1 S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and 1 S1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon 1 AW1 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography features
59
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Street photography with Nikon 1 S1
67
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography features
59
max fps high (60.0 fps)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
49
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition in class (197g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 AW1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 S1
29
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 S1
 Nikon 1 AW1Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-19 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 3A -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 135 135
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Total lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 56
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.1
DXO Low light rating 428 397
Other
Battery life 220 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $231