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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V2
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the 1 J1 (10MP) and the 1 V1 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1").

Photography Glossary

The 1 J1 was released about the same time to the 1 V1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J1 grades against the 1 V1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Nikon 1 V1

 1 J1 1 V1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Nikon 1 J1

 1 V1 1 J1 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1

 1 J1 1 V1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V1 has sizing of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 vs the 1 V1.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and 1 V1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and 1 V1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography advice
69
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography features
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 per charge)
53
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
60
lighter than competition (234g)
flash built-in
low battery power (230 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
41
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
low battery power (230 shots)
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1
 Nikon 1 J1Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 J1 Nikon 1 V1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-20 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 135 135
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/60s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.0
DXO Low light score 372 346
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $625 $670