Nikon 1 V2
Announced October 24, 2012
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Nikon 1 V2 is a compact interchangeable lens camera that offers remarkably fast autofocus and high-speed shooting performance. While it provides a comfortable, feature-rich design for enthusiasts, the high price point and image quality limitations of its smaller sensor remain notable drawbacks.
Weighted from 11 reviewer scores
Pros
- Ergonomic handling with improved control dials and grip
- Extremely fast autofocus and high-speed continuous shooting
- Detailed image quality and accurate color reproduction
- Versatile lens compatibility and accessory support
- Compact and portable design
Cons
- High retail price relative to performance and sensor size
- Visible image noise and limited dynamic range at higher ISOs
- Difficult manual focus and limited lens selection
- Proprietary hot-shoe and lack of standard professional features
- Non-ideal design elements like blocky aesthetics and menu systems
- Launch price $899.95 (USD)
- Sensor 14.2MP 1-inch CMOS
- Video 1080p 60p
- Burst 60 fps electronic 5 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 11 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Nikon 1 V2 is ideally suited for any photographer who puts a premium on small size, fast performance, and good image quality.
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The Nikon 1 V2 is an impressive little camera, and if you can look beyond the relatively small sensor and resolution there are some superb features.
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The Nikon 1 V2 is feature packed, has a tiny body and impressive image quality.
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Nikon have made some big changes to the original V1 to make this new model more appealing to keen enthusiasts, and in most regards they've succeed in making the new V2 a much more serious proposition.
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There’s a lot to like about the Nikon V2; a camera which sees a real marked improvement on its predecessor.
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CNET 8.3/10
The Nikon 1 V2 is the camera its predecessor should have been. With a comfortable shooting design and plenty of features, the V2 is an appealing buy.
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The V2 is a definite improvement over the V1, but the higher resolution sensor doesn't push image quality forward and the overall design of the camera ain't too pretty either.
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In short, the Nikon 1 V2 leads in terms of speed while placing itself right between most compact and most mirrorless cameras for output quality.
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The problem with the V2 is that it costs too much for what it delivers, plus those that picked up a V1 during the fire sale probably would rather be spending their money on more lenses, not a replacement body.
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There’s a lot to like in this model. It will please many Nikon fans. A classic Nikon.
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[W]hat you're getting here is a very good proposition for a sort of compact, although not very compact, interchangeable lens cameras.
