Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A700
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2007
- Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Refreshed by Sony A77
Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A700 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon 1 S2 and Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the 1 S2 (1") and A700 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 1 S2 was brought out 6 years later than the A700 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1 S2 grades against the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Sony A700
1 S2 | A700 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | December 2007 | Fresher by 79 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon 1 S2
A700 | 1 S2 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Sony A700
1 S2 | A700 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 S2 and Sony A700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 S2 versus the A700.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and A700 is 93 and 58 respectively.
Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S2 and A700.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon 1 S2 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2.2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Nikon 1 S2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon 1 S2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-05-21 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4A | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.1 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 115.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14.2MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3072 | 4272 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 73 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 768 grams (1.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL22 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail pricing | $450 | $1,000 |