Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 V3

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 V3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The 1 S2 was manufactured 3 months later than the 1 V3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 S2 matches up vs the 1 V3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 & Nikon 1 V3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the 1 V3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and 1 V3 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and 1 V3.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon 1 V3 to offer you more detail due to its extra 3.8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.