Chipworks (Click here) dismantled one of the new Nikon 1 cameras and discovered that it actually sues an Aptina sensor. It will be interesting to see if Nikon will in future use Aptina sensors instead of Sony sensors even on larger sensors! Maybe Nikon’s plan is to become completely independent from Sony.
There is a new Nikon J1 review at Trustedreviews (Click here): “The Nikon J1 is a stylish looking compact system camera that delivers class-leading shooting speeds, super-efficient AF performance and vibrant, punchy images. However, given the highly competitive nature of the CSC market this isn’t really enough to elevate it above its peers and many rival CSCs offer richer feature sets and better value for money“.
The same camera has been reviewed by Cnet Uk (Click here): “It is a lot of money and some buyers may be put off by the conservative resolution, which tops out at 10.1 megapixels. Look beyond the pixels because the J1 is about quality not quantity, and here it delivers in spades to fully justify its asking price“.
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// It will be interesting to see if Nikon will in future use Aptina sensors instead of Sony sensors even on larger sensors! Maybe Nikon’s plan is to become completely independent from Sony//
It will be GREAT!!!
24mp Sony sensor is terrible…
multiblur+edgesharpness=plastic/fantastic
realy disapointed 🙁
There is also the very interesting review of the Nikon One system written by Rob Galbraith:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-11666-11988
“Nikon 1 uses Aptina sensor”
That’s major news! For a sensor of that size, they’ve done a good job. Maybe Olympus should try them as well?
Aptina used to announce APS-C sensor in 16MP last year. But so far we hear no manufacturer produce any camera base on this sensor. Interestingly, Aptina makes mature smartphone camera sensor with Full HD function but we still don’t know much about the still image performance in camera. This 1″ sensor in fact not quite impressive. Just can’t say it is the best quality DC but not up to par with the DSLR.