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Nikon 1 AW1 was announced in 2013 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Mirrorless camera with 14.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 160 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution.
Nikon 1 AW1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 AW1.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Nikon 1 AW1 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.
Nikon 1 AW1 features a 14.2 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 6,400.
Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon 1 AW1's 1-inch sensor compares with other types of sensors:
| Sensor | Dimensions | Area | Aspect Ratio | Crop Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Medium Format | 44 x 33 mm | 1452 mm2 | 4:3 | 0.79x |
 | Full Frame | 36 x 24 mm | 864 mm2 | 3:2 | 1x |
 | APS-H | 27 x 18 mm | 486 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.3x |
 | APS-C | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 368.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.5x |
 0.webp) | APS-C (Canon) | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 332.3 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.6x |
 | Micro Four Thirds | 17.4 x 13 mm | 226.2 mm2 | 4:3 | 2x |
 | 1-inch | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 116.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 2.7x |
 | 1/1.7-inch | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 41.5 mm2 | 4:3 | 4.7x |
 | 1/2.3-inch | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 28.1 mm2 | 4:3 | 5.6x |
Camera is equipped with EXPEED 3A processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3072 resolution.
Nikon 1 AW1 has Nikon 1 lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 2.7x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.7.
The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.
Nikon 1 AW1 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.
Nikon 1 AW1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.
Nikon 1 AW1 comes with EN-EL20 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Nikon 1 AW1 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 60.0 fps.
Nikon 1 AW1 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
AF-assist illuminator system with 135 focusing points There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.
Nikon 1 AW1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/60 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 EV steps).
Nikon 1 AW1 has dimensions of 114 x 72 x 37 mm (4.47 x 2.81 x 1.46"). It weighs 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
114 mm (4.47")
72 mm (2.81")
72 mm (2.81")
37 mm (1.46")
Nikon 1 AW1 dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon 1 AW1 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Nikon 1 AW1 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.
Nikon 1 AW1 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
Nikon 1 AW1 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
Nikon 1 AW1 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Nikon 1 AW1 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Nikon 1 AW1 gets a score of 90 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Nikon 1 AW1 and give score of 63 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Nikon 1 AW1 a score of 63 for Sensor parameters.
We give Nikon 1 AW1 a score of 64 for Photo parameters.
We give Nikon 1 AW1 a score of 16 for Video parameters.
We give Nikon 1 AW1 a score of 79 for Focusing parameters.
We give Nikon 1 AW1 a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Nikon 1 AW1 a score of 70 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Nikon 1 AW1 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
