Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon D7100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon D7100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and D7100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was manufactured 14 months later than the D7100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 S2 matches up vs the D7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 & Nikon D7100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 provides external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 S2 against the D7100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and D7100 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and D7100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D7100 will provide more detail due to its extra 9.8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent 1 S2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.