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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released September 2013
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 S1
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1").

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The 1 AW1 was revealed 8 months earlier than the 1 S2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 AW1 grades vs the 1 S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Nikon 1 S2

 1 AW1 1 S2 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 1 S2 1 AW1 
ReleasedMay 2014September 2013Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 S2

 1 AW1 1 S2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 AW1 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 AW1 and the 1 S2.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and 1 S2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and 1 S2.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon 1 S2 to resolve more detail because of its extra 0.2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 AW1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography factors
59
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
60
manual focus
megapixel count good (14.2MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
71
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (190g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography details
59
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
60
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography factors
63
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (190 grams)
megapixel count good (14.2MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Vlogging camera
29
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
33
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (190g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 S2
 Nikon 1 AW1Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 S2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-19 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 3A Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14.2 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 135 171
Cross type focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Total lenses 13 13
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 428 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $450