| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Nikon J2 |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | J2 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 106 mm |
| Width | 30 mm |
| Height | 61 mm |
| Weight | 395 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Aptina |
| Effective megapixels | 10.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 1 inch |
| Sensor area | 116.16 mm² |
| Sensor width | 13.2 mm |
| Sensor height | 8.8 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 3.41 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 2.7 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | + |
| Dxo sensor score | 54 |
| Dxo color depth score | 21.3 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 10.8 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 363 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1024 x 3200(3.3 mp other)
- 1024 x 6400(6.6 mp other)
- 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
- 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
- 3200 x 560(1.8 mp other)
- 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
- 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
- 6400 x 560(3.6 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - 12-bit nef raw
- jpeg (exif 2.3)
- raw+jpg
|
| Continuous-mode | 60 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 320x120
- 640x240
|
| Movie max framerate | 60 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 |
| Lens | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27.00 - 81.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 10.00 - 30.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3 x |
| Aperture range | 0.18 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 20 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 40 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect) |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Add |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - all except preset manual with fine tuning
- auto
- cloudy
- direct sunlight
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- preset manual
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/16000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait. |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - fill flash
- rear curtain with slow sync
- rear-curtain sync
- red-eye reduction
- slow sync
- slow sync with red-eye reduction
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 5 m |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent. |
| Max flash sync | 1/60 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Add |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | 0 MB |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | |
| Performance Timing |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 60 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 12 frames |
| Power |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - viewnx 2 / short movie creator cd-rom
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft |