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Nikon 1 S1 was announced in 2013 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Mirrorless camera with 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution.
Nikon 1 S1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 S1.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
In 2014 Nikon 1 S1 was replaced by Nikon 1 S2. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon 1 S1 and its successor.
| UPGRADES | Nikon 1 S2 | vs | Nikon 1 S1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixel | vs | 10.1 Megapixel |
| Max Image Resolution | 4592 x 3072 | vs | 3872 x 2592 |
| More Focus Points | 171 | vs | 135 |
| Center Autofocus | vs | ||
| Continuous Autofocus | vs | ||
| Face Detection | vs | ||
| Live View Autofocus | vs | ||
| Higher Max Continuous Shooting | 60.0 fps | vs | 15.0 fps |
| Lighter | 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) | vs | 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz) |
| Longer Battery Life | 270 shots | vs | 220 shots |
| DOWNGRADES | Nikon 1 S2 | vs | Nikon 1 S1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Native ISO | 200 | vs | 100 |
| Timelapse Recording | vs |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon 1 S1 vs 1 S2.
Nikon 1 S1 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.
Nikon 1 S1 features a 10.1 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 100 - 12,800.
Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon 1 S1'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 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.
Nikon 1 S1 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 S1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.
Nikon 1 S1 comes with EN-EL20 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Nikon 1 S1 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 15.0 fps.
Nikon 1 S1 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
AF-assist illuminator system with 135 focusing points.
Nikon 1 S1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m. 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 S1 has dimensions of 102 x 61 x 30 mm (4.02 x 2.4 x 1.18"). It weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
102 mm (4.02")
61 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Nikon 1 S1 dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon 1 S1 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Nikon 1 S1 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
Nikon 1 S1 gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.
Nikon 1 S1 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.
Nikon 1 S1 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.
Nikon 1 S1 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Nikon 1 S1 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Nikon 1 S1 and give score of 58 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 S1 a score of 64 for Sensor parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S1 a score of 60 for Photo parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S1 a score of 16 for Video parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S1 a score of 77 for Focusing parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S1 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S1 a score of 65 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S1 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
