Nikon 1 V1 | compact system camera

• Launched: September 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS Resolution: 10.1MP Kit lens: 3x 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Full HD 

Summary: The Nikon 1 is Nikon’s first compact system camera and uses a brand new CX-format sensor roughly half way in size between a compact camera’s and an SLR’s. Nikon has also introduced a range of CX-format lenses, including a kit zoom, telephoto, superzoom and pancake lens. The V1 has a toughened body, accessory port and electronic viewfinder, but otherwise it’s the same as the J1.

Nikon 1 J1 | compact system camera

• Launched: September 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS Resolution: 10.1MP Kit lens: 3x 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Full HD 

Summary: The Nikon 1 is Nikon’s first compact system camera and uses a brand new CX-format sensor roughly half way in size between a compact camera’s and an SLR’s. Nikon has also introduced a range of CX-format lenses, including a kit zoom, telephoto, superzoom and fixed focal length prime lens.

Canon PowerShot S100 | high-end compact

• Launched: September 2011 Type: High-end compact Sensor: 1/1.7-inch CMOS Resolution: 12.1MP Lens: 5x 24-120mm f2.0-5.9 Movies: Full HD 
• Summary: The PowerShot S100 is a high-end compact camera that sits at the top of Canon’s compact camera range alongside the PowerShot G12. It’s designed for photo enthusiasts who want the controls and features of a digital SLR, but in a pocket-sized camera. It offers full manual controls, RAW files and full HD movies. It has a 5x wideangle zoom and has built-in GPS.