Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A7

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sony A7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and A7 (24MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S2 was brought out 4 months after the A7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 S2 matches up versus the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1 S2 vs the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and A7.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will deliver greater detail having its extra 9.8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.