Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 S1 versus Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1").

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The 1 S1 was brought out 8 months later than the 1 V2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1 S1 scores versus the 1 V2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 V2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S1 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 S1 versus Nikon 1 V2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 S1 compared to the 1 V2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and 1 V2 is 92 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and 1 V2.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon 1 V2 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent 1 S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.