Nikon 1 J2

417 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (195)
performance (178)
portability (138)
design (131)
image quality (103)

Negative
battery (5)
viewfinder (4)
memory (3)
shutter (2)
stabilizer (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 417 reviews of Nikon 1 J2. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the image quality and design are overall positive. The portability and performance are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the energy efficiency and contrast. There are some critical views about the image stabilizer and shutter.

usability, performance, portability, design, image quality

battery, viewfinder, memory, shutter, stabilizer

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon 1 J2 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 J2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Nikon 1 J2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the price and image quality are overall positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and battery, while there are some mixed views about the focus and energy efficiency.

portability, usability, design, image quality, price

battery, viewfinder

84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon 1 J2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 105 user reviews of Nikon 1 J2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and image quality. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative reviews about the sensor and memory.

usability, portability, performance, image quality, price

reliability, memory, sensor

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : T3 (t3.com)

Nikon 1 J2 review

The Nikon 1 J2 is the brand's third compact system camera, and the first for 2012. Building on the Nikon 1 J1, is this update enough?

Cool, compact body, Neat pop-up flash, Approachable menu system

Not much change from J1, Same price as basic DSLR, No built-in image stabiliser

Sep, 2012

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

Nikon 1 J2 review

It won't appeal to photographic tinkerers, but the stylish design and dependable image and video quality add up to a good deal

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nikon 1 J2 review

There is no electronic viewfinder but the fixed 3-inch screen has had its resolution upped from 460k dots to 921K, not that one can immediately tell. While battery life has stayed the same as the J1 for stills, should you choose the maximum 60fps frame...

This one’s looks outstrip performance, but small size and access to a wide range of lenses via adapter make it a sound option, though going for the older and cheaper J1 might be the sensible idea.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Nikon 1 J2 review

The first generation of cameras will always need some degree of tweaking before they really deliver what the user wants. While the J2 is a nice camera and offers some improvements over the J1, it doesn't feel like it has gone far enough to progress the...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Nikon 1 J2

The Nikon 1 J2 is a small, compact mirrorless camera that looks good and boasts a 10-megapixel sensor, capable of continuous shooting speeds of up to 60 frames per second at full resolution, full HD video capture, a fast auto-focus system, and a range...

The Nikon 1 J2 tries its best to keep up with the other mirrorless cameras, and on some levels it succeeds. Its image quality and build quality are great and are well recommended, and for those who want to start their new hobby with a simple yet...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Nikon Series 1 J2 Review

Joshua Waller has a look at the new and improved Nikon J2 - with minimal changes what does this camera offer over the original J1?

High speed shooting at 60fps; High resolution screen; Compact, stylish camera and lenses; Large range of future lenses; Hybrid AF - Contrast and Phase Detection; Impressive image quality; Camera switches on when you unlock collapsible lenses; High...

Lacks dust reduction system

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Nikon J2 review

Second generation Compact System Camera finds it hard to improve on perfection

Cool design, metal build, simple intuitive handling, a twist of the lens powers the camera up or down (if using the kit zoom), creative mode for more experimental users, slight boost in LCD resolution

Though the market has moved on, hardly a jot has changed feature-wise when compared to the year-old J1, picture quality is acceptable but only marginally better than your average snapshot

This one’s looks outstrip performance, but small size and access to a wide range of lenses via adapter make it a sound option, though going for the older and cheaper J1 might be the sensible idea.

Oct, 2012

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Nikon J2 Hands-On Preview

We go hands on with the new mutli-coloured Nikon 1 J2 mirrorless camera.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Nikon 1 J2 gets creative

This addition to the Nikon 1 ILC line features a few tweaks over the J1. Plus, a new lens and dive housing.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon 1 J2 Preview

Nikon's popular 1 series cameras is getting a new model for 2012, the 1 J2. It features many of the same specifications from last year's J1, including a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD display, the EXPEED 3 image processor, full manual...

Aug, 2012

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