Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z6 II
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Older Model is Nikon Z6
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon Z6 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and Z6 II (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The 1 AW1 was manufactured 8 years before the Z6 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 AW1 grades against the Z6 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z6 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Nikon Z6 II
1 AW1 | Z6 II |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon 1 AW1
Z6 II | 1 AW1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | September 2013 | Fresher by 86 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 921k | Sharper display (+1179k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon Z6 II
1 AW1 | Z6 II | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon Z6 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 AW1 vs the Z6 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and Z6 II is 86 and 61 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and Z6 II.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z6 II will provide more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 AW1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
Nikon 1 AW1 | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon 1 AW1 | Nikon Z6 Mark II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-09-19 | 2020-10-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXPEED 3A | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6048 x 4024 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 15 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lb) | 705 gr (1.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 410 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
Card slots | One | Two |
Price at release | $0 | $1,997 |