Nikon 1 AW1 Black
Its waterproof to 49 feet and shockproof from 6.6-foot drops make it a truly rugged mirrorless camera that eliminates the need for a separate underwater housing. The EXPEED 3A processor and 14.2MP 1-inch sensor deliver Full HD 1080p video at 60fps, complemented by built-in GPS and an action control button for gloved operation. This camera is best for snorkelers, kayakers, and backcountry skiers who prioritize a durable, all-weather body over modern 4K video or high-resolution stills.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 14.2MP 1-inch
Video 1080p
Weather Sealed Yes
28 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average sensor (8th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch" |
| Megapixels | 14.2 MP |
| Processor | EXPEED 3A |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 1 AW1 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 14.2MP 1-inch | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 AW1 | 30.8 | 33.8 | 78.9 | 26.8 | 45.5 | 8 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 55.8 | 31.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.5 | 98 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 67.1 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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