Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A3000

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and A3000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S2 was launched 9 months later than the A3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 S2 scores vs the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S2 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 S2 and the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and A3000.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 5.8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern 1 S2 provides an advantage in sensor tech.