Nikon 1 S1 vs Nikon Z30

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and Z30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 S1 was announced 10 years earlier than the Z30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 S1 scores vs the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon Z30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 S1 and Nikon Z30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 S1 against the Z30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and Z30 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and Z30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon Z30 will deliver more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 S1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.