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Nikon 1 S2

Nikon 1 S2
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alaScore 88

62 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 reviews of Nikon 1 S2. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability. Some have doubts about the price.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon 1 S2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Nikon 1 S2 from Amazon.co.uk. 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.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Nikon 1 S2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Nikon 1 S2 review

 

Unless you can find the Nikon 1 S2 at a ridiculously low price, we suggest you spend a little more money on stronger mirrorless cameras like Sony's A5000.

At $450, the Nikon 1 S2 seems like a good deal, but look beyond the price and you’ll see it is sacrificing a lot to save very little money. The camera has way too many compromises versus the Nikon J4 (which we weren’t especially thrilled with either)....

Nov, 2014
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Expert review by : Dan Bracaglia (dpreview.com)

2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras around $500

 

Interchangeable lens cameras come in all kinds of different shapes, sizes and prices, from the very reasonable to the eye-wateringly expensive. The around or less than $500 category is a place most first-time ILC buyers will likely find themselves. If...

Nov, 2015
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Nikon 1 S2 mirrorless camera hits 20fps for $450

 

The latest in a line of sub-$500 ILC announcements this spring, Nikon's cheapest model certainly doesn't skimp on the performance specs.

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Kyle Schurman (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon 1 S2

 

The Nikon 1 S2 is a tiny mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that almost looks more like a toy than a serious camera. Unfortunately some of its features are more toy-ish than serious too. The S2's menu structure is such a mess that it makes this...

Very small and lightweight camera body ; Minimal shutter lag and shot-to-shot delay issues ; Continuous shot modes are extremely fast ; Image quality is good ; Can shoot in RAW or JPEG (but not both at the same time) ; Several choices of body colors ;...

Menu structure is confusing and poorly organized ; Smaller image sensor versus DSLRs ; Only can shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio ; No image stabilization option ; Lowest ISO setting available is ISO 200 ; Ergonomics could be better; no raised area to serve as...

The Nikon 1 S2 is a tiny mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that almost looks more like a toy than a serious camera. Unfortunately some of its features are more toy-ish than serious too. The S2's menu structure is such a mess that it makes this...

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon 1 S2

 

Nikon 1 S2 system camera : Nikon expands its range of fast, portable Nikon 1 system cameras with the fabulous looking Nikon 1 S2. Fully equipped to catch the magic of action-packed moments, this brilliantly bold camera is as simple to operate as it is...

The new system camera from Nikon is available in various kit versions in the colors black, white and red. The Nikon 1 S2 will become available in autumn 2014.

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Nikon 1 S2 Review

 

The Nikon 1 S2 is a new compact system camera featuring a 14-megapixel “CX” format sensor with no low-pass filter and the Nikon 1 lens mount. Boasting continuous shooting speeds of 20fps with continuous autofocus and 60fps with fixed-point autofocus,...

The Nikon 1 S2 is the new entry-level model in Nikon's compact system camera range, but it's actually a very capable camera that offers most of the same features as the mid-range J4 model at around £100 / $200 cheaper.

Jul, 2014
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Expert review by : pallabhazarika (nothingwired.com)

Nikon 1 S2 Review: First Look

 

Nikon has launched a new entry-level mirrorless camera from its S-series of Nikon 1-system of advanced camera lineup called the Nikon 1 S2 which is slated for a June release and would come in cheerful Red, Yellow, Black and White.

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Nikon 1 S2 mirrorless camera hits 20fps for $450

 

The latest in a line of sub-$500 ILC announcements this spring, Nikon's cheapest model certainly doesn't skimp on the performance specs.

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Nikon 1 S2 Review

 

Reviewed the compact Nikon 1 S2 - A mirrorless camera that can shoot at up to 60fps at full resolution!

Compact stylish body ; 2 year warranty ; High speed continuous shooting ; 20fps continuous shooting with AF tracking ; High speed video modes (albeit at low resolution) ; Good image quality and colour ; Very fast focus and shutter response ; Silent...

Little grip ; 11-27.5mm lens doesn't feature optical image stabilisation ; Prime lenses needed for best results ; Doesn't let you shoot RAW+JPEG at the same time ; Doesn't feature a panoramic shooting mode ; Difficult to view screen outdoors in sunlight

The Nikon 1 S2 (along with the Nikon 1 V3, and J4) is one of the fastest shooting cameras available currently, if not the fastest, offering 20fps continuous shooting with auto-focus, as well as 60fps continuous shooting with fixed focus. This makes it...

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Nikon releases the Nikon 1 S2

 

Nikon expands its range of fast, portable Nikon 1 system cameras with the fabulous looking Nikon 1 S2.

•FT1 Mount Adapter: lets you attach a NIKKOR D-SLR lens to your Nikon 1 camera.

May, 2014
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