LCD and Viewfinder
Nikon 1 S1 has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.
1 S1 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Mirrorless camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (Compare) or Leica M-E Typ 220 (Compare). If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.
Max Shutter speed
Nikon 1 S1 can shoot continuously at max speed of 15 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/16000 sec.
Flash
Unfortunately 1 S1 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.
Focusing
Nikon 1 S1 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 135 points to choose from.
Video Features
With Nikon 1 S1, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60,30 fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Nikon 1 S1 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
1 S1 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Nikon 1 S1 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.
Connectivity and Storage
You can connect 1 S1 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.
Battery Nikon 1 S1 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 220 according to CIPA standards.
Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 359 shots, Nikon 1 S1 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend 1 S1 owners to buy some extra batteries.
Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Samsung NX mini with its 650shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX mini or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.
Nikon 1 S1 Features Compared to Main Competitors