Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-7
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
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The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and NEX-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 1 S1 was introduced 19 months after the NEX-7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 1 S1 grades against the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Sony NEX-7
| 1 S1 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | December 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Nikon 1 S1
| NEX-7 | 1 S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony NEX-7
| 1 S1 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S1 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 S1 versus the NEX-7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and NEX-7 is 92 and 84 respectively.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and NEX-7.
Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Nikon 1 S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon 1 S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 56 | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 397 | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 430 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $231 | $699 |