Specifications#
- Brand
- Nikon
- Model
- 1 AW1
- Camera type
- Mirrorless
- Released
- 2013-09-19
- Lens mount
- Nikon 1 (CX)
- Sensor size
- 13.2 × 8.8 mm (1" (one-inch) sensor)
- Crop factor
- 2.73×
- Resolution
- 14.2 MP (4,616 × 3,077 px)
- Weight
- 313 g (11.0 oz)
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Battery
- EN-EL20 Lithium-ion
- Dimensions
- 113.5 *
- Production
- 2013-09-19 through 2018-07; (4 years 10 months)
Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Lensfun and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 2.73 to get the full-frame field of view. Angles are for a rectilinear lens focused at infinity.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 22 mm | 79.0° | 57.6° | 89.5° |
| 10 mm | 27 mm | 66.8° | 47.5° | 76.8° |
| 12 mm | 33 mm | 57.6° | 40.3° | 66.9° |
| 14 mm | 38 mm | 50.5° | 34.9° | 59.1° |
| 16 mm | 44 mm | 44.8° | 30.8° | 52.7° |
| 18 mm | 49 mm | 40.3° | 27.5° | 47.6° |
| 20 mm | 55 mm | 36.5° | 24.8° | 43.3° |
| 24 mm | 65 mm | 30.8° | 20.8° | 36.6° |
| 28 mm | 76 mm | 26.5° | 17.9° | 31.6° |
| 35 mm | 95 mm | 21.4° | 14.3° | 25.5° |
| 40 mm | 109 mm | 18.7° | 12.6° | 22.4° |
| 50 mm | 136 mm | 15.0° | 10.1° | 18.0° |
| 56 mm | 153 mm | 13.4° | 9.0° | 16.1° |
| 70 mm | 191 mm | 10.8° | 7.2° | 12.9° |
| 85 mm | 232 mm | 8.9° | 5.9° | 10.7° |
| 100 mm | 273 mm | 7.6° | 5.0° | 9.1° |
| 135 mm | 368 mm | 5.6° | 3.7° | 6.7° |
| 200 mm | 545 mm | 3.8° | 2.5° | 4.5° |
| 300 mm | 818 mm | 2.5° | 1.7° | 3.0° |
| 400 mm | 1091 mm | 1.9° | 1.3° | 2.3° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 11.0 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | f/1.8 | 15.6 cm | 67.8 cm | 3.97 m | 38.8 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.24 m |
| 8 mm | f/2.8 | 25.1 cm | 1.24 m | 47.3 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.09 m |
| 8 mm | f/4 | 38.2 cm | 2.55 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.46 m |
| 8 mm | f/8 | 1.25 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 73.5 cm |
| 16 mm | f/1.8 | 3.7 cm | 15.3 cm | 62.9 cm | 1.46 m | 4.53 m | 38.3 m | 12.9 m |
| 16 mm | f/2.8 | 5.8 cm | 24.0 cm | 1.01 m | 2.47 m | 9.36 m | ∞ | 8.33 m |
| 16 mm | f/4 | 8.4 cm | 34.8 cm | 1.54 m | 4.18 m | 32.2 m | ∞ | 5.83 m |
| 16 mm | f/8 | 17.1 cm | 76.4 cm | 5.10 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.93 m |
| 27 mm | f/1.8 | 1.3 cm | 5.3 cm | 21.5 cm | 48.8 cm | 1.38 m | 5.85 m | 36.8 m |
| 27 mm | f/2.8 | 2.0 cm | 8.2 cm | 33.6 cm | 76.6 cm | 2.20 m | 10.2 m | 23.7 m |
| 27 mm | f/4 | 2.9 cm | 11.8 cm | 48.3 cm | 1.11 m | 3.30 m | 18.9 m | 16.6 m |
| 27 mm | f/8 | 5.7 cm | 23.8 cm | 1.01 m | 2.47 m | 9.39 m | ∞ | 8.31 m |
| 45 mm | f/1.8 | 0.4 cm | 1.9 cm | 7.6 cm | 17.4 cm | 48.6 cm | 1.97 m | 102 m |
| 45 mm | f/2.8 | 0.7 cm | 2.9 cm | 11.9 cm | 27.0 cm | 75.8 cm | 3.10 m | 65.8 m |
| 45 mm | f/4 | 1.0 cm | 4.2 cm | 17.0 cm | 38.7 cm | 1.09 m | 4.54 m | 46.1 m |
| 45 mm | f/8 | 2.0 cm | 8.3 cm | 34.2 cm | 78.3 cm | 2.26 m | 10.6 m | 23.1 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 2.86 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/4.3. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/2.8 and f/4; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 1.3 px | sharp |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 1.9 px | sharp |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 2.6 px | slight softening |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 3.8 px | visibly soft |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 5.2 px | visibly soft |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 7.5 px | visibly soft |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 10.3 px | visibly soft |
Maximum print sizes#
At 14.2 MP the Nikon 1 AW1 produces 4,616 × 3,077 pixel images. See the 14 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 15.4 × 10.3 in | 39 × 26 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 19.2 × 12.8 in | 49 × 33 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 23.1 × 15.4 in | 59 × 39 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 30.8 × 20.5 in | 78 × 52 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mm (14 mm eq.) | 36.7 s | 29.8 s | 36.8 s | 45.2 s |
| 7 mm (19 mm eq.) | 26.2 s | 21.3 s | 26.3 s | 32.3 s |
| 9 mm (25 mm eq.) | 20.4 s | 16.5 s | 20.4 s | 25.1 s |
| 13 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.1 s | 11.4 s | 14.1 s | 17.4 s |
| 18 mm (49 mm eq.) | 10.2 s | 8.3 s | 10.2 s | 12.5 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 18 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 37 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 73 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lenses for the Nikon 1 AW1#
Native Nikon 1 (CX) lenses in our database (9 total). Also adaptable: T-mount (T2), M42 screw mount, Deckel (DKL), Nikon F, M39 / LTM (Leica thread).
- Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 10–30 mm
- Samyang 14mm f/2.8 AE ED AS IF UMC 14 mm
- Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8 10 mm
- Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8 10 mm
- Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM 10–30 mm
- Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 11–27.5 mm
- Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 18.5 mm
- Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 30–110 mm
- Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 32 mm
Similar cameras#
Other 1" (one-inch) cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Nikon 1 AW1?
The Nikon 1 AW1 has a crop factor of 2.73× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 15.9 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Nikon 1 AW1 sensor?
13.2 × 8.8 mm (1" (one-inch)), an area of 116 mm² — 13% of full frame.
Is the Nikon 1 AW1 full frame?
No — its sensor is 1" (one-inch), which is 7.4× smaller in area than full frame.
How many megapixels does the Nikon 1 AW1 have?
14.2 megapixels (4,616 × 3,077 pixels), enough for a 15 × 10 inch print at 300 DPI.
What lens mount does the Nikon 1 AW1 use?
The Nikon 1 AW1 uses the Nikon 1 (CX) (flange distance 17.00 mm).
How long can I expose the night sky with the Nikon 1 AW1?
With a 7 mm lens (19 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 26 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 26 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Nikon 1 AW1 — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q15303364 — CC0
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources