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Nikon 1 J1 Review

23 Apr, 2012, 1:13 pm IST | by Aaron Almeida | Point and Shoot

Point and Shoot

Paired with the 30-110mm lens

Paired with the 30-110mm lens
10mm pancake lens featured here
The flash deployed
Slim profile of the camera
10-30mm lens attached to the body

PRICE IN INDIA

29,050

TECH2 RATING

7.5

AVERAGE USER RATING

7.0

How we test

CONTACT

Nikon India Pvt Ltd

 nindsales@nikonoa.net

 +91 124 4688 500

 www.nikon.co.in


Performance
The performance of the camera was tested on a number of factors. To begin this bit, the camera is light and can be used with a single hand. The display helps in this handling of the camera as well as one does not need to look through any viewfinder, as is the case with the V1. However, we strongly advise using a strap with the device as it has a really glossy finish and there is no grip at the front whatsoever.

 

Outdoor shot

Outdoor shot

 


While capturing images outdoors, the camera's display handles sunlight really well and the images on screen did not appear washed out at all. With photographs captured during the day we observed that all colours appear accurate and there was minimum amount of colour fringing even when facing the sunlight directly. A lot of detail was visible throughout all the images captured. The focusing of this camera is really quick which is a great feature of this camera. During low light photography we observed that detail was present and image grain was a minimum as well. While using the camera for macro shots, we noticed that there was a significant amount of depth of field but there was some slight focusing issue. However, once in focus, the camera shot the images well.

ISO sensitivity test

ISO sensitivity test

 


ISO Sensitivity Test
The ISO on this camera ranges from 100 - 3200 and at ISO 100, the image quality was crisp and there was a lot of detail present in the shot. However, from ISO 800 onwards we observed that the noise levels began to rise. The sensor suppresses the noise levels well from ISO 100 - 400.


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How We Test

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Verdict
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Features
The features component of the score is rated based on the kind of features present on a particular product. Features are a big part of what people look for when they’re buying a new product such as a phone or a camera.

Performance
The performance score is derived from the benchmarks and tests run on the product. In case of the subjective scores, an average of the scores given by the group of reviewers is considered.

Build Quality
The build quality of a product is important so that it doesn’t fall apart after some use. The build quality scores from the way the product is designed and the kind of materials used in the product.

Value
Value for money comes from the fact that a cheap product is able to provide most of the performance of a higher priced product. Once again, value for money is judged by comparing pricing and performance of products in a particular price range or category. 

There are many other aspects of the product that are looked at such as the bundled software and accessories. All of these scores are aggregated together to form the final score.

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The product is bad in almost every aspect. We strongly advise against purchasing this product.

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An average product that isn't the best you can buy, but isn't the worst either.

7 - 8

Product with this rating is highly recommended because it's priced sensibly, has a good set of features and performs well.

9 - 10

Exceptionally excellent product with features and performance unlike any we've seen in the past. A must-have for everyone!

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