Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 S2
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon 1 J1
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 S1
Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1 J2 was brought out 21 months earlier than the 1 S2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J2 grades against the 1 S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J2 & Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Nikon 1 S2
1 J2 | 1 S2 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Nikon 1 J2
1 S2 | 1 J2 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 21 months |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 S2
1 J2 | 1 S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J2 features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon 1 J2 and Nikon 1 S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the 1 S2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and 1 S2 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and 1 S2.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon 1 S2 to offer you more detail having its extra 4.2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon 1 J2 | Nikon 1 S2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-09 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3 | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.1 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 115.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14.2MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Nikon 1 |
Number of lenses | 13 | 13 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 270 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $550 | $450 |