Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6100

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 1 S2 was introduced 6 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 S2 scores against the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S2 has 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 S2 versus the A6100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and A6100 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and A6100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6100 will deliver extra detail using its extra 9.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1 S2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.