Clicky

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 S2
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V2
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1 S1 (10MP) and the 1 V1 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The 1 S1 was revealed 18 months after the 1 V1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 S1 matches up against the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Nikon 1 V1

 1 S1 1 V1 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Nikon 1 S1

 1 V1 1 S1 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 V1

 1 S1 1 V1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V1 has specifications of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 V1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 S1 versus the 1 V1.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and 1 V1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and 1 V1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger 1 S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S1
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V1
48
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography factors
69
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (197g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography factors
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
53
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition (197 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery (220 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
41
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography features
56
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging highlights
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (197 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 V1
 Nikon 1 S1Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 V1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-21 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 135 135
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/60 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 11.0
DXO Low light rating 397 346
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $231 $670