Not sure which Nikon body will be the one for you? Here’s a rundown of the current range
Buyer’s guide
Nikon cameras
NIKON 1 COMPACT SYSTEM CAMERAS
ENTRY-LEVEL D-SLRs
NIKON 1 J5, 10-30mm
A CSC THAT D-SLR USERS WILL LOVE, the J5 has
the highest resolution of any Nikon 1 camera to
date (20.8Mp) and a decent sensitivity range. The
top dial now also gives access to semi-automatic
and manual exposure modes, plus you can shoot
in RAW, which is real bonus.TESTED IN ISSUE 47 PRICE: £300/$495
Sensor 20.8Mp, CX (5232x3488)
Processor EXPEED 5A
Viewfinder N/A
ISO 200-12800
AF 171 area-contrast (105 area-phase)
LCD 3-inch touch-sensitive tilting
Max burst 60fps
Memory card microSD/HC/XCNIKON 1 AW1, 11-27.5mm
VERY MUCH THE ACTION ADVENTURER, the
Nikon 1 AW1 is shockproof, waterproof to a depth
of 15 metres, and even freeze-proof down to
-10°C. To keep pace with a truly active lifestyle,
it also has a built-in compass, altimeter, depth
gauge and GPS.TESTED IN ISSUE 46 PRICE: £550/$700
Sensor Sensor 14.2Mp, CX (4608x3072)
Processor EXPEED 3A
Viewfinder N/A
ISO 160-6400
AF 135 area-contrast (73 area-phase)
LCD 3-inch
Max burst 15fps (60fps fixed AF)
Memory card SD/HC/XCNIKON 1 S2, 11-27.5mmSMALL IN SIZE BUT BIG ON QUALITY, the svelte
Nikon 1 S2 is responsive and speedy. With a
14.2Mp image sensor, and the omission of built-in
Wi-Fi or a touchscreen, it’s more basic than the
J5, but still a highly capable camera that you can
slip into your bag as a lightweight backup.PRICE: £270/$350
Sensor 14.2Mp, CX (4592x3072)
Processor EXPEED 4A
Viewfinder N/A
ISO 200-12800
AF 135 area-contrast (73 area-phase)
LCD 3-inch
Max burst 20fps (60fps fixed AF)
Memory card microSD/HC/XCNIKON 1 V2, 10-30mmFOR COMFORT AND FAMILIARITY, the V2 has
a very conventional layout, including a sculpted
finger grip, electronic viewfinder and shooting
mode dial – users of traditional cameras will feel
right at home. It’s been largely superseded by the
V3 (below), so look out for it at bargain prices.TESTED IN ISSUE 19 PRICE: £370/$900
Sensor 14.2Mp, CX (4608x3072)
Processor EXPEED 3A
Viewfinder 1440k
ISO 160-6400
AF 135 area-contrast (73 area-phase)
LCD 3-inch
Max burst 15fps (60fps fixed AF)
Memory card SD/HC/XCNIKON 1 V3, 10-30mm, EVF AND GRIP
THE FLAGSHIP NIKON 1 CAMERA adds a
vari-angle touchscreen to the comfortable
ergonomics of the preceding V2, along with key
upgrades to the image sensor, processor and
autofocus system. It also includes built-in Wi-Fi.
The electronic viewfinder is optional.TESTED IN ISSUE 46 PRICE: £750/$1100
Sensor 18.4Mp, CX (5232x3488)
Processor EXPEED 4A
Viewfinder Electronic
ISO 160-12800
AF 171 area-contrast (105 area-phase)
LCD 3-inch touch, vari-angle
Max burst 20fps (60fps fixed AF)
Memory card SD/HC/XCNIKON D3200AN INSTANT FAVOURITE WITH BEGINNERS when
launched back in 2012, the D3200 eases you into
creative photography with a built-in Guide mode
that serves up interactive tutorials. There’s
impressive picture quality to match, thanks to
its 24.2Mp image sensor and EXPEED 3 processor.TESTED IN ISSUE 53 PRICE: £230/$330
Sensor 24.2Mp, DX (6016x4000)
Processor EXPEED 3
Viewfinder Pentamirror, 0.8x, 95%
ISO 100-6400 (12800 expanded)
AF 11-point (1 cross-type
LCD 3-inch
Max burst (buffer) 4fps (18 RAW/80 JPEG)
Memory card SD/HC/XC136 March 2016 http://www.digitalcameraworld.com