Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony a3500

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and a3500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S2 was revealed 3 months later than the a3500 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 S2 scores vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S2 features external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 S2 versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 S2 versus the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and a3500.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail because of its extra 5.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.