Nikon 1 S1

890 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 890 reviews of Nikon 1 S1. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon 1 S1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon 1 S1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 166 user reviews of Nikon 1 S1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon 1 S1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 307 user reviews of Nikon 1 S1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Nikon 1 S1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Nikon 1 S1 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon 1 S1

An affordable system camera that's fast and easy to use.

Reliable image quality, Lightning quick auto-focus, Impressive LCD screen

Noisy photos at higher ISOs, Slightly subdued colours

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Nikon 1 S1 review

Nikon's simplest CSC put to the test

Good image quality ; Small size ; Best Moment Capture

No touchscreen ; Long-winded operation ; Can't shoot raw and JPEG files together

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon 1 S1 pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

Nikon's 1-series has seen a host of releases in the past few months, which has also introduced the latest entry-level model, the Nikon 1 S1. Pocket-lint

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Charlie Brewer (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Coolpix S1 Digital Camera

With the Coolpix S1, Nikon finally adds the missing link from its compact digital camera range, a truly compact digital camera. Once again Nikon has proved being last to market, can be an advantageous, learning from competitors' expensive mistakes. The...

Size, looks, different body colours, large viewing screen, Nikkor ED lens, D-lighting feature

Special USB cable needed to transfer images, shutter release could be larger

Gripes, well not many really, the shutter release is a little on the small side and could make better use of the top edge of the body. The auto focus is good although if you are shooting quickly you can end up with some blurred shots. In picture...

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Nikon 1 S1 review

Extremely competitive for photo and video quality, but fiddly controls and poor battery life lessen the appeal

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix S1 - digital camera review

Nikon Coolpix S1 - digital camera

Simple operation; face-recognition autofocus; postcapture correction of red-eye and exposure; versatile burst mode; time-lapse capabilities.

Few manual controls; slow autofocus in dim light; average image quality; limited shutter-speed range.

Aimed squarely at snapshooters looking for a carefree pocketful, this ultracompact does all the hard work and delivers decent picture quality.

Jun, 2005

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Nikon Coolpix S1

Generally good image quality with subjects that are well-lit.Good macro capability.Large 2.5 inch LCD monitor useable outdoors.Effective D-lighting image correction function.Well-built.Very compact.

Noise from 100 ISO onwards.Compression a bit too strong.No shutter speed or aperture indications.Flash underpowered.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Macworld UK (macworld.co.uk)

Nikon 1 S1 review

Rather than a large APS-C sensor at its heart, as the name suggests this entry-level camera in Nikon's ‘1' system of CSC's deploys a slightly smaller one-inch sensor. Nikon hasn't chosen to overburden this particular chip with pixels either – sensible,...

Small dimensions means this is one of the very few CSC’s we were able to transport in a trouser pocket with lens removed, simple to use, inexpensive, pop up flash

Small one inch sensor, no hotshoe, no built-in viewfinder, fixed non tilting LCD screen, no Wi-Fi on board (though optional dongle available)

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Nikon 1 S1 Review

The Nikon 1 S1 is a new entry level mirrorless camera from Nikon and sits underneath the Nikon J3, with the most compact body, as well as a 10 megapixel 1 inch Nikon CX sensor. It is available in a number of colours and comes with the new compact...

Extend lens to switch on, close to switch off, 2 year warranty, Extremely compact, Stylish camera, Matching strap colour, Manual stills and video, Silent (electronic) shutter, Extremely quick continuous shooting

Can't shoot RAW and JPEG at the same time!, Lacks panoramic mode, 11-27.5mm kit lens does not feature IS, Limited 2.5x optical zoom with 11-27.5mm kit lens, Touch-screen would help menu navigation due to lack of mode dial

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon 1 S1 review

The Nikon 1 S1 is a fine CSC, with a long list of admirable features. It may not be the best choice for low-light (with the lack of a proper VR system standing out as a particular disappointment), neither is it the ideal option around which to build a...

Jan, 2013

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