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Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

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
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V3
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1").

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The 1 V1 was released 9 months earlier than the 1 V2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1 V1 grades versus the 1 V2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Nikon 1 V2

 1 V1 1 V2 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon 1 V1

 1 V2 1 V1 
LaunchedOctober 2012January 2012Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 V2

 1 V1 1 V2 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V1 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 V2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 versus the 1 V2.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and 1 V2 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and 1 V2.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon 1 V2 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
66
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography information
62
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography advice
53
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
41
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography details
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging info
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 V2
 Nikon 1 V1Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-20 2012-10-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 135 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 278g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.8
DXO Low light score 346 403
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 310 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $670 $599