Nikon 1 J2
Mirrorless Camera
vs Nikon V1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Nikon 1 J2

Best price $599
  • Weighs a little bit less than the V1 8.4 oz vs 10.4 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 12 in³ vs 22 in³
  • Newer camera August 2012 vs October 2011
  • Has panorama image capture V1 does not have panorama

What’s good about the Nikon 1 V1

Best price
$449
  • 59% more battery life 350 shots vs 220 shots
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 5 shots per sec

What the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon V1 have in common

  • Similar sensor resolutions 10.1 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 116 in²
  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots
  • The same maximum ISO setting 6400 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Nikon 1 J2 and the Nikon V1

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen

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