Nikon 1 AW1 AW1 Black
Its waterproof to 49 feet and shockproof from 6.6-foot drops make it a truly rugged mirrorless camera that eliminates the need for a separate underwater housing. The EXPEED 3A processor and 14.2MP 1-inch sensor deliver Full HD 1080p video at 60fps, complemented by built-in GPS and an action control button for gloved operation. This camera is best for snorkelers, kayakers, and backcountry skiers who prioritize a durable, all-weather body over modern 4K video or high-resolution stills.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 14.2MP 1-inch
Video 1080p
Weather Sealed Yes
28 Overall Score
Price $400
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average sensor (8th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch" |
| Megapixels | 14.2 MP |
| Processor | EXPEED 3A |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 1 AW1 AW1 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 | Sony Alpha a6700 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 14.2MP 1-inch | 32.5MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 779 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 15 | 11 | 30 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 526 | 411 | 658 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 1 AW1 AW1 | 31.1 | 34.1 | 79.2 | 27 | 45.7 | 8 | 44.7 | 23.6 | 56.1 | 31.3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.6 | 88.9 | 56.7 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare | 83.2 | 92.4 | 81.8 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 93.7 | 95.7 | 81.3 | 84.4 | 90.7 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95 | 85.1 | 90.3 | 73.7 | 86.4 | 91.6 | 94.8 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 83 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.7 | 86.5 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 92.8 | 46.3 | 89.6 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 83 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III Compare | 75.1 | 80.1 | 93.7 | 90.1 | 64.7 | 38.4 | 91.4 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 95.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $400
B&H Photo 1 offers From $400
May 12, 2026 Used $400
Usage Scores
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