Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6400

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and A6400 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S2 was released 5 years before the A6400 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 S2 scores versus the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 enjoys outer dimensions 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 A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony A6400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 S2 vs the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and A6400 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and A6400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6400 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 9.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1 S2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.