Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 J1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      BrandNikonNikon
      Model1 J21 J1
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 J1
      Successor ModelNikon 1 J3 Nikon 1 J2
      MSRPSuggested retail price: $549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCXCX
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25923872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12963840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points135135
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Lens MountNikon 1Nikon 1
      Crop Factor2.7x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash Range5.00 m5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availablei-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      Exposure Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (1/3 EV increments)±3 (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      DxO Low Light ISO363372
      DxO Color Depth21.321.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.811.0
      DxO Overall Score5456
      Video Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Dimensions106 x 61 x 30 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.18")106 x 61 x 30 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)238 g (0.52 lb / 8.40 oz)234 g (0.52 lb / 8.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"6.9 x 5.6 x 4.3"
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Battery PackEN-EL20EN-EL20
      Battery Life230 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J1
      Self Timer
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemOptical anti-dust mechanismOptical anti-dust mechanism


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