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Nikon 1 V2

Nikon 1 V2
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alaScore 90

500 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 500 reviews of Nikon 1 V2. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and lens. The usability and portability also get good reviews, whereas there are mixed opinions on the memory and exposure.

performance, portability, usability, lens, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon 1 V2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon 1 V2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Nikon 1 V2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability and performance. The image quality and size also get good feedback, but there are some critical comments about the exposure and price.

portability, size, image quality, performance, usability

price, exposure

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

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon 1 V2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 user reviews of Nikon 1 V2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and size. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably, but the exposure and reliability get negative comments.

performance, portability, usability, size, durability

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Nikon 1 V2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Nikon 1 V2 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.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon 1 V2

 

With a boost in resolution amongst other things, the V2 is a big improvement over the V1.

Good range of useful shooting features, Addition of dedicated mode dial, Improved handling and design, Blisteringly fast AF performance

Menu system still clunky, Some image quality issues, High price tag

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Nikon 1 V2 review

 

Nikon 1 gets serious

Small body ; Advanced controls ; Viewfinder

Small sensor ; Average EVF ; Fixed LCD

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon 1 V2

 

Nikon's been reinventing its 1-series of compact system camera with a whole batch of new releases of late. The Nikon 1 V2 is the top-spec model in the series which incorporates a built-in electronic viewfinder and is, on the face of it, targeted at the...

Super-fast autofocus system, impressive burst mode, sharp images are good quality, relatively small size, dedicated mode dial, built-in electronic viewfinder

Blocky design, pricey, sensor won't match up to larger equivalents, subtle image noise visible from mid-ISO settings, layout and menus conflict with more traditional systems, EVF could be higher resolution, ghosting lag in viewfinder upon movement, no...

The Nikon 1 V2 is an interesting concept. It attempts to right some of its predecessor's wrongs by adding a more traditional mode dial to the redesign, but the interior menu system still feels alien and can be a faff to navigate.

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Nikon 1 V2 review

 

The Nikon 1 V2 is an impressive little camera, and if you can look beyond the relatively small sensor and resolution there are some superb features. Its AF system is extremely fast in good light, and the EVF, fast shooting rate, and build and handling...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Nikon 1 V2 review

 

Newly angular upgrade to Nikon's flagship V1 interchangeable lens compact shoehorns in flash and EVF

Robust build quality, integral viewfinder and pop-up flash prove useful, Full HD 1920x1080 pixels video with stereo sound, handling should find it an easy fit for both those trading up from a snapshot and down-sizing from a DSLR

To be harsh, trickier lower light or high contrast shooting conditions result in pictures not a great deal better than we’ve previously got from a £200 snapshot

Ultimately though, whilst the V2 is better than the vast majority of snapshot cameras, would you want to pay £800 just to be able to say that? It’s well built and handles like you’d expect a semi pro model to, but at full asking price others outgun it.

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Paul Nuttall (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon 1 V2 review

 

While it was a long time coming, Nikon's 1 series of compact system cameras has proved incredibly popular since its launch. The V2 is the second generation in the V strand of the 1 series, and...

A host of impressive features; Introduction of dedicated mode dial; Improve handling and design; Blisteringly fast AF

Poorly-designed menu system; Image quality issues; High price tag

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Nikon 1 V2 Review

 

Daniel Bell reviews the Nikon 1 V2, a mirrorless compact system camera with a 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor.

Fast high speed shooting at fast shutter speeds possible; High resolution viewfinder; Compact camera and lenses; Eye-detection EVF; Impressive image quality; Camera switches on when you unlock collapsible lenses; Slow View is unique and extremely...

High initial price compared to market

Dec, 2012
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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Nikon launch the 1 V2 and new lenses

 

Nikon has today announced the launch of the 1 V2 and a new range of lenses

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Sharif Sakr (engadget.com)

Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera hands-on!

 

If you followed the launch of Nikon\'s J2 interchangeable-lens compact recently, then waking up to today\'s announcement of a higher-specced V2 probably won\'t come as a huge surprise. Nevertheless, whereas the J2 was frustratingly incremental compared...

If you\'ve been put off by the small sensors in Nikon\'s 1 System, then there\'s nothing to change your mind here. We\'re looking at a revamped but still tiny CX sensor, this time with the resolution bumped up to 14 megapixels (instead of 10) -- a move...

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Barney Britton (dpreview.com)

Hands-on with Nikon V2

 

We had a chance to get our hands on Nikon's latest 1 Series mirrorless camera - the 1 V2. It gains a 14MP sensor, built-in flash and more conventional control points than its predecessor. Here we give our first impressions of Nikon's smallest 'serious'...

Oct, 2012
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