Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very similar but the 1 S2 (1") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was manufactured 15 months later than the NEX-6 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 S2 scores versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 S2 versus the NEX-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and NEX-6 is 93 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.