Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon D2Xs

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon 1 J1 and the Nikon D2Xs, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon 1 J1 was introduced in January 2012 and Nikon D2Xs was introduced in June 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon 1 J1 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 135 Focus Points (135 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon D2Xs Highlights

      • 12.4 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 235k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon 1 J1
      4. Advantage of Nikon D2Xs
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon D2Xs.

      PROS

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      •   Video Capture
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/60 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 59
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Advantage of Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon 1 J1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon 1 J1 over Nikon D2Xs.

      Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon D2Xs
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 800
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 235k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.0 vs 10.9
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Lighter 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz) vs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)

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      Nikon 1 J4
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      1-inch

      18.4 MP

      Nikon 1 J2
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      1-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon 1 J3
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      1-inch

      14.2 MP

      Nikon 1 J5
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      1-inch

      20.8 MP

      Canon 5D IV
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      Full Frame

      30.4 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5D III
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      Full Frame

      22.3 MP

      Pentax ist DS2
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 5D II
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Advantage of Nikon D2Xs

      Nikon D2Xs
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2Xs over Nikon 1 J1.

      Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon D2Xs
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 12.4 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 4288 x 2848
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder vs Optical (pentaprism)
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/60 sec vs 1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 372 vs 489
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.5 vs 22.2
      Higher DxO Overall Score 56 vs 59
      Environmental Sealing vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D2Xs.

      Nikon D1
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      APS-C

      2.66 MP

      Nikon D4s
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D5
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Nikon 1 J1 Nikon D2Xs
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot235k dot
        Low DxO Overall Score5659
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon 1 J1 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Nikon D2Xs has a 2.5" screen with 235k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D2Xs

      Nikon D2Xs has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon 1 J1.

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 J1 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 - 6,400. Nikon D2Xs features a 12.4 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon 1 J1 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon D2Xs can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon 1 J1 has Nikon 1 lens mount and Nikon D2Xs has Nikon F lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor in Nikon 1 J1 its crop factor is equal to 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. Due to APS-C sensor in Nikon D2Xs its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon 1 J1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D2Xs nothing can be done. On Nikon D2Xs it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon 1 J1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon 1 J1 comes with EN-EL20 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon 1 J1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon D2Xs has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon 1 J1 has Electronic shutter. Nikon D2Xs has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Nikon 1 J1, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2Xs. Nikon 1 J1 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Nikon D2Xs can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon 1 J1 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator system with 135 focusing points and Nikon D2Xs has ..


      Flash

      Nikon 1 J1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m. Nikon D2Xs has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safely lock. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/60 sec on Nikon 1 J1 and 1/250 sec on Nikon D2Xs.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon 1 J1 body has dimensions of 106 x 61 x 30 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.18") and Nikon D2Xs body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39"). Nikon 1 J1 weighs 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz) and Nikon D2Xs weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz).

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      106 mm

      61 mm

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      158 mm

      150 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon D2Xs

      Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon D2Xs for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      POOR
      45
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      POOR
      46
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/60 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)
      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon D2Xs and give them scores of 57 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      OVERALL
      57
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 59

      Photo

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      POOR
      54
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/60 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      GOOD
      74
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon 1 J1

      Nikon D2Xs

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)


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