Nikon 1 AW1 vs Nikon D810A

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      BrandNikonNikon
      Model1 AW1D810A
      MSRP$799/£749/€799 (w/11-27.5mm lens), $999/£949/€1019 (w/11-27.5mm and 10mm lenses)$3799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCXFX
      Sensor Size1-inchFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels15.13 Megapixel37.09 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel36.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      ProcessorEXPEED 3AEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30727360 x 4912
      Other ResolutionsFX: 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456; 1.2: 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040; 5:4: 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456; DX: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:95:4, 3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1-3 increments
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points13551
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points015
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Lens MountNikon 1Nikon F
      Crop Factor2.7x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD (RGBW)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting60.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Off
      Front-curtain sync
      slow sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availableTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      DxO Low Light ISO428
      DxO Color Depth20.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.9
      DxO Overall Score51
      Video Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Dimensions114 x 72 x 37 mm (4.47 x 2.81 x 1.46")146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz)880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.6 x 6.1 x 4.7"9.8 x 6.6 x 6"
      Package Weight2.55 lb4.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Battery PackEN-EL20EN-EL15
      Battery Life220 shots1200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon D810A
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 secs 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust ShieldImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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