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Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The 1 S1 was brought out 11 months prior to the 1 S2 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 S1 grades vs the 1 S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Nikon 1 S2

 1 S1 1 S2 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Nikon 1 S1

 1 S2 1 S1 
LaunchedMay 2014June 2013Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 S2

 1 S1 1 S2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S1 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 vs the 1 S2.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and 1 S2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and 1 S2.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon 1 S2 to result in extra detail having its extra 4.2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1 S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
60
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography details
69
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
71
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (190g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 S1
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S2
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
60
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
MP count decent (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 S1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 S2
61
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (190 grams)
MP count decent (14.2MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery (220 per charge)
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
33
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (190g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 S2
 Nikon 1 S1Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 S2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-21 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14.2 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 135 171
Cross focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 397 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $231 $450