In depth comparison and review of Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm and Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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| Lens Included | 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm lens | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens |
| Height | 7.15 cm | 9.6 cm |
| Width | 11.33 cm | 12.4 cm |
| Depth | 3.75 cm | 7.45 cm |
| Weight | 313 g | 455 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | White | Silver | Black |
| Protection | Waterproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant, shakeproof | - |
| Optical Zoom | 2.5x | 3x |
| Navigation | GPS receiver, GPS/GLONASS receiver | - |
| SENSOR | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixel | 14.2 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 15,130,000 pixels | 14,800,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 14,200,000 pixels | 14,200,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
| Sensor Features | - | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
| Image Stabiliser | - | Optical |
| Sensors | Magnetometer, altimeter, digital level metre | - |
| PROCESSOR | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Image Processor | EXPEED 3A | EXPEED 2 |
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| LENS | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 2.5x zoom - 11 - 27.5 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 30 - 74mm | 27 - 82.5mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 28 cm |
| Max View Angle | 72 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
| Lens Construction | 6 groups / 8 elements | 8 groups / 11 elements |
| Filter Size | 40.5 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Nikon 1 | Nikon F |
| Features | ED glass, aspherical lens | Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) |
| FOCUSING | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 135 | 11 |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | - |
| Face Detection | Yes | Face-priority AF function |
| VIEWFINDER | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror |
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| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 95% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.8x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -1.7 to +0.5 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| ISO (Max) | 6400 | 12800 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (160-800), ISO auto (160-3200), ISO auto (160-6400), ISO 160-6400 | ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 |
| Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, matrix | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II |
| Exposure Metering Zones | - | 420 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, Underwater | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode |
| Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, monochrome, landscape, portrait | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| X-sync Speed | 1/60sec | 1/200sec |
| Exposure Range | - | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 230,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
| Display Features | - | Display brightness control |
| FLASH | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 5 | 12 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | MOV |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
| MEMORY | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
| Included Memory Card | 16 GB SDHC | - |
| Image Storage | 4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps |
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | 1 x Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | - | Photo shooting - 550 shots |
| CONNECTIONS | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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| Connectivity Features | Wi-Fi ready | - |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
| Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
| FEATURES | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 60 frames per second | 3 frames per second |
| Additional Features | Audio recording, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, face detection, Depth Indicator, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Action Control, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot | Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header |
| OTHERS | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable, O-ring, O-ring protector | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, eyecup, shoe cap |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator | Nikon ViewNX 2, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
| Underwater Use | Yes | - |
| Underwater Depth | Up to 15 m | - |
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