Nikon 1 AW1

73% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

water proof, image quality

69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

71% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Overall, the Nikon 1 AW1 looks like a very promising camera. We normally roll my eyes when a company claims a 'world first' but for once it's something actually worth shouting about. The only caveat at this point, or at least one of two, is whether the...

Sharply detailed results ; Rugged weighty feel ; Built to last

Lack of viewfinder ; Occasional misting ; No hot shoe

Waterproof and tough ; Reliable exposure metering ; Bright, high res monitor

Only two toughened lenses available ; Rear controls fiddly ; Essential settings hidden in menus

The AW1 performs well, produces acceptable shots in most conditions and has unparalleled go-anywhere abilities. It's certainly a fine choice for those who'll value it's toughness over the lack of manual controls and current lens-based compromises.

The Nikon 1 AW1 is the first waterproof (down to 49 ft), shockproof (6.6 ft) and freeze-proof (14 degrees F) CSC interchangeable lens camera. Befitting its likely use by outdoor enthusiasts, the camera incorporates built-in GPS, an altimeter, a depth...

Nikon has billed the 1 series as a fast shooting system since its launch. The AW1 lives up to that claim; it starts and shoots in about 1.4 seconds and records a minimal 0.05-second shutter lag in bright light. In very dim light the focus slows a bit,...

Sharply focused results, rugged qualities have ensured a built-to-last construction

Occasional problems with inner glass of lens misting up, lacks hotshoe, no tilting screen and no eye level viewfinder

Despite minor misgivings as above, we reckon this is Nikon’s most fully realised compact system camera of the past three years. It's a rugged model that, unusually, takes really good photographs, and with consistency. Perhaps that’s something worth...

Waterproof to 15 metres, High speed shooting at 60fps, Full HD and high speed video, Shock proof and freeze proof, Interchangeable lenses, Silent (electronic) shutter, 2 year warranty, Impressive speed, Built in GPS

Only 2 waterproof lenses available so far, Flash pops open when dropped, Lacks image stabilisation, Short battery life, Tripod position