Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A560

Let's look closer at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close but the 1 S2 (1") and A560 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S2 was introduced 3 years after the A560 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 S2 grades versus the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S2 provides outside 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) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 S2 against the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and A560.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 S2 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 0.2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern 1 S2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.