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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 S1
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The 1 S2 was announced 20 months after the 1 V2 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 S2 scores versus the 1 V2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Nikon 1 V2

 1 S2 1 V2 
LaunchedMay 2014October 2012More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon 1 S2

 1 V2 1 S2 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 V2

 1 S2 1 V2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 features physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 S2 against the 1 V2.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and 1 V2 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and 1 V2.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon 1 S2 to offer you extra detail with its extra 0.2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography information
60
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14.2MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
66
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
71
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (190g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
63
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
60
silent mode (1/16,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames/s)
MP count decent (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (190 grams)
MP count decent (14.2MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography advice
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14.2MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (190g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
29
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 V2
 Nikon 1 S2Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 V2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-05-21 2012-10-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4A Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.1 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 115.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14.2 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3072 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 171 73
Cross focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 278 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life 270 images 310 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $599