Nikon 1 S1
Announced January 8, 2013
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Nikon 1 S1 is a compact, entry-level camera that delivers high-speed performance and impressive image quality in a straightforward design. Although it offers a capable feature set for beginners, the reliance on menu-based controls and limitations in manual settings can hinder more advanced users.
Weighted from 6 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact and portable body design
- Reliable and high-quality photo and video output
- Fast autofocus and continuous shooting capabilities
- User-friendly handling and aesthetic appeal
Cons
- Deeply buried menu settings and lack of physical controls
- Slow operation speeds and lack of touchscreen
- Short battery life and inconvenient access to battery or card slots
- Performance issues such as noise at high ISO and wind noise in video
- Inability to shoot RAW and JPEG files simultaneously
- Launch price $499.95 (USD)
- Sensor 10.1MP 1-inch CMOS
- Video 4K 60p
- Stabilization In-body IS
- Burst 9 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 6 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Nikon 1 S1 has a number of impressive high speed feature built into a very compact and stylish body.
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The Nikon 1 S1 is the new entry-level model in Nikon's compact system camera range, but it's a surprisingly capable camera that offers virtually all of the same features as the mid-range J3 model [...]
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The Nikon 1 S1 is a great entry-level CSC that’s easy to use and offers a lot of features for the price.
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Despite the fact that it's small, the Nikon 1 S1's image quality is excellent and certainly worthy of consideration for first time CSC owners.
- CNET 7.5/10
The S1 is a good camera, and a great entry point into Nikon’s 1-series compact system line-up.
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This is a point-and-shoot camera, and it delivers on its promise of premium image and video quality in a straightforward, pocket-friendly package.
