Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z30

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and Z30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 AW1 was manufactured 9 years before the Z30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 AW1 matches up vs the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon Z30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon Z30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 AW1 and the Z30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and Z30 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and Z30.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 AW1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z30 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1 AW1 will be behind in sensor innovation.