Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony FX3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 S2 (1") and FX3 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The 1 S2 was launched 7 years before the FX3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 S2 grades versus the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S2 & Sony FX3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S2 has external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 S2 and the FX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and FX3 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and FX3.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon 1 S2 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2.2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 1 S2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.