Nikon 1 AW1

Nikon 1 AW1

Nikon 1 AW1

Camera summary

The Nikon 1 AW1, made by Nikon, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Sept. 19, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.3 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 135 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL20

The battery of this camera can last up to 220 shots per charge with the included EN-EL20 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. This camera will be safe from the rain and splashes.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 135

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Optional
DXO color depth 20.2
DXO dynamic range 10.9
DXO low light ISO 428.0
DXO overall score 51.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Sept. 19, 2013
Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
brand Nikon
msrp $999.77
model Nikon 1 AW1
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier 2.7×
Lens mount Nikon 1
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 13

Other features

GPS Built-in
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 60.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 220 shots
Battery model EN-EL20
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm
Shock proof
Yes
Water proof
Yes
Weight 356 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 921
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 160
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor resolution 14
Sensor size 1-inch
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder