Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A580

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A580, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 S2 (1") and A580 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S2 was launched 3 years later than the A580 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 S2 scores versus the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 S2 vs the A580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and A580 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and A580.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A580 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1.8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 1 S2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.