Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1
86 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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![Nikon 1 AW1 front Nikon 1 AW1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon_1_AW1_0.jpg)
![Sony ZV-E1 front Sony ZV-E1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-E1/Sony-ZV-E1-front.jpg)
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
- Launched September 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Released March 2023
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 AW1 (1") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The 1 AW1 was revealed 10 years before the ZV-E1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1 AW1 scores versus the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Sony ZV-E1
1 AW1 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Nikon 1 AW1
ZV-E1 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Released | March 2023 | ![]() | September 2013 | Newer by 115 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony ZV-E1
1 AW1 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent screen size |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 AW1 features external measurements 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 Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 AW1 and the ZV-E1.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and ZV-E1 is 86 and 80 respectively.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and ZV-E1.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon 1 AW1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 1 AW1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-09-19 | 2023-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXPEED 3A | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Total lenses | 13 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356 grams (0.78 lb) | 483 grams (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 428 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 570 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $2,198 |