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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Comparison

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14 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 1 AW1 and 1 AW1, two Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by Nikon. Both Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 cameras have 14.0MP 1-inch sensors. Nikon 1 AW1 was introduced to market in September 2013 and Nikon 1 AW1 was launched in September 2013. Both 1 AW1 and 1 AW1 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-09-19
  • 14MP - 1-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 60 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1200fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in GPS
  • 356g. 114 x 72 x 37 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-09-19
  • 14MP - 1-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 60 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1200fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in GPS
  • 356g. 114 x 72 x 37 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon 1 AW1 over Nikon 1 AW1


Reasons to choose Nikon 1 AW1 over Nikon 1 AW1

Common Strengths of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
GPS
Built-in vs Built-in track your location
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 921k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
60.0fps vs 60.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Common Weaknesses of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon 1 AW1 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 37 mm (4.47 x 2.81 x 1.46″) and weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.6 oz) (including batteries). Nikon 1 AW1 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 37 mm (4.47 x 2.81 x 1.46″) and weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.6 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1. In this case, we can see that Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 have exactly the same weight of 356g.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 have the same Nikon 1 lens mount and 1 inch Sensor sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 have 1-inch sized 14.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the 1 AW1 and 1 AW1 sensor size comparison.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 Cameras


Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
Model Overall Color Depth Dynamic Range Low-light ISO
Nikon 1 AW1 51 20.2 bits 10.9 Evs 428 ISO
Nikon 1 AW1 51 20.2 bits 10.9 Evs 428 ISO
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 have the same Nikon 1 lens mount and currently there are 13 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 7 lenses with Image stabilization for Nikon 1 mount.

Lens Type # of Nikon 1 AW1 Lenses # of Nikon 1 AW1 Lenses
Standard Zoom 4 4
Standard Prime 2 2
Wideangle Zoom 1 1
Wideangle Prime 2 2
Telephoto Zoom 2 2
Telephoto Prime n/a n/a
SuperZoom 2 2
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime n/a n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 13 13

Here are some of the most popular Nikon 1 Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Nikon 1 Mount Lenses for 1 AW1 and 1 AW1
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6
1" 560gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f1.8 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f1.8
1" 70gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f3.8-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f3.8-5.6
1" 180gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6
1" 298gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8
1" 77gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6
1" 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2
1" 235gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Lens Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6
1" 115gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon 1 AW1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon 1 AW1 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon 1 AW1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon 1 AW1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon 1 AW1 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Nikon 1 AW1 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Continuous Shooting: 60.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
135 Focus Points
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Fast Continuous Shooting: 60.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
135 Focus Points
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Nikon 1 AW1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon 1 AW1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Environmental Sealings
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
356g
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Environmental Sealings
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
356g
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Nikon 1 AW1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon 1 AW1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
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Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Read the details

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon 1 AW1 scores compare:

Nikon 1 AW1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #58 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #293 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Nikon 1 AW1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #58 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #293 out of 1225 in all Cameras

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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 AW1
Brand Nikon Nikon
Announced 2013-09-19 2013-09-19
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size 1-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3072
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 160 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 135 135
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of Available Lenses 13 13
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync 1/60s 1/60s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 60.0 fps 60.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Optional Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 356g 356g
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm 114 x 72 x 37mm
Battery Life 220 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 51 51
DxO Color Depth 20.2 20.2
DxO Dynamic Range 10.9 10.9
DxO Low Light ISO 428 428
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