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Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • New Model is Nikon 1 S2
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Nikon 1 V2

 1 S1 1 V2 
RevealedJune 2013October 2012More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon 1 S1

 1 V2 1 S1 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 V2

 1 S1 1 V2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

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

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography factors
69
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (197 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (197g)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (197 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
29
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon 1 V2
 Nikon 1 S1Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 S1 Nikon 1 V2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-10-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 135 73
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/60s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 278 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 50
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 10.8
DXO Low light rating 397 403
Other
Battery life 220 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $231 $599