Nikon 1 V2 review – Our verdict
The Nikon 1 V2 is an impressive little camera, and if you can look beyond the relatively small sensor and resolution there are some superb features. Its AF system is extremely fast in good light, and the EVF, fast shooting rate, and build and handling all add to the camera’s appeal.
Image quality is also very good, and while it cannot quite match the quality of a camera with a larger sensor, it will be more than enough for enthusiast photographers, particularly if used as a secondary camera to an existing Nikon DSLR.
Although the V2 will face strong competition from Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony cameras, it certainly has its place in the market. The built-in flash and new body style, not to mention the increased resolution, will appeal to enthusiast photographers looking for a very small high-quality camera. Overall, the Nikon 1 V2 is perhaps more like the camera we initially wanted when we first heard that Nikon planned to release a compact system camera.
