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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 S1
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6000
  • Renewed by Sony A6500
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the A6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 S2 grades versus the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Sony A6300

 1 S2 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Nikon 1 S2

 A6300 1 S2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016May 2014More modern by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Sony A6300

 1 S2 A6300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 features physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 S2 versus the A6300.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and A6300 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and A6300.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6300 will produce more detail having an extra 9.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1 S2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6300 Portrait photography factors
60
focusing manually
good megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Street photography info
Sony A6300 Street photography info
71
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (190g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography details
Sony A6300 Sports photography details
60
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
75
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography features
Sony A6300 Travel photography features
66
lighter than others in class (190g)
good megapixels (14.2MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S2
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6300 Vlogging highlights
33
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (190 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
35
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S2 and Sony A6300
 Nikon 1 S2Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 S2 Sony Alpha a6300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-05-21 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4A BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.1 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 115.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14.2MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 171 425
Cross focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 404 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $889