Nikon 1 S1

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

4
Average:

4
Bad:

8

6.4

User Score

Based on 53 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Fast AF.
Stable and clear screen.
Excellent AWB and metering system.

Cons:

Noise control isn't up to the standard of other CSCs.
No VR in the kit lens.

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Last revision on May 11, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Fast AF
Stable and clear screen
Excellent AWB and metering system
Superb video quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Noise control isn't up to the standard of other CSCs
No VR in the kit lens

Expert reviews and ratings

The entry-level interchangeable lens camera deploys a 1in CMOS sensor, slightly smaller than a APS-C sensor at heart of many DSLR cameras.Nikon chose not to overburden this particular chip with pixels either – a sensible choice, as a smaller sensor...

By Macworld Australia on May 19, 2014

If you're not allied to the Nikon brand, there are better options to be had in terms of the image quality. You can find an older Canon EOS M that's a little more expensive, but it includes a larger APS-C sensor, and Pentax has its Q System cameras. If...

By Macworld on May 16, 2014

But if you're not allied to the Nikon brand there are better options to be had in terms of the end image quality from the rivals already mentioned. Canon's year-old EOS M can also now be bought for around the £300 mark, and that includes a larger APS-C...

By Macworld UK on April 13, 2014

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

By Expert Reviews on September 02, 2013

The Nikon 1 S1 is an attractive camera that I enjoyed using for the most part. It's conveniently small and lightweight. It has very good performance and excellent image quality, even at high ISOs. However its video was disappointing due to a consistent...

By DigitalCameraReview on May 09, 2013

However, despite its relatively cheap price, we can't help but think that there are other cameras on the market that also serve the beginner market at this point but are easier to use, feature larger sensors and have a better (proprietary) lens range.

By TrustedReviews on April 30, 2013

The Nikon 1 S1 is a good little interchangeable lens compact that's very fast for point-and-shoot snapping. It'll no doubt satisfy users looking for a reliable option with creative options. However, it doesn't really stand out from similar models on the...

By DigitalVersus on April 30, 2013

Buying Guide Best compact system camera Nikon enjoyed great commercial success with the Nikon 1 J1 and 1 J2. Since the Nikon 1 J3 has seen some high-end improvements made to it (such as the inclusion of a mode dial and higher resolution screen), it seems...

By TechRadar AU on April 30, 2013

The Nikon 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...

By What Digital Camera on April 12, 2013

If you can't afford a J3, look this way. It may sport a lower-resolution sensor, coarser LCD and plastic body, but the S1 matches its more expensive siblings in many respects. Think with your head rather than your heart and you'll see it's a good deal...

By CNET UK on April 02, 2013

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