The Nikon 1 S1 version is sold as an entry model in the Nikon 1 series. Personally, I have changed from a bridge camera with 16MP and 28x optical zoom. The price was around 150EUR. In this case, it shows quite clearly the difference between the price levels where I have to say for current around the 250EUR, the S1 is really very good. The autofocus is very fast, so really amazing for moving kids or animals. Since you can even stay in automatic mode. Because I would have at my bridge can only dream of. Despite the 6MP less as I had before, I have a better image results. The 10MP work wonderfully with the sensor size. One must not forget that there is no reflex camera where a larger sensor can be accommodated here. The lenses are also very good in spite of the slightly inflated price. In addition, I bought another 18.5mm and must say that it is inferior incredibly light and captures large DSLRs in nothing. Who do not always want to carry around a DSLR with it, but still do not want to miss out on good image quality is well served with this camera. When S1 is currently true, the price, as you might think with the other models if one is not yet a DSLR buys if you do not or prefer some new lenses At length if already one is in possession. I personally have no DSLR because I've been thinking long what I really use the camera and if I so want to always carry around a big suitcase with all the important things. I take pictures during the trip with the family, in spaces of animals, but since I have this camera and shooting in the dark, at dusk, long exposure times for HDR images. Everything works really well. Of course, the bar is still a long way to the top, but for the price one has a practical and handy camera.