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Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 S1
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 S2 and Sony ZV-E1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 S2 (1") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The 1 S2 was announced 9 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 S2 grades versus the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Sony ZV-E1

 1 S2 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Nikon 1 S2

 ZV-E1 1 S2 
AnnouncedMarch 2023May 2014Fresher by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Sony ZV-E1

 1 S2 ZV-E1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 S2 and Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 S2 and the ZV-E1.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and ZV-E1 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S2 and ZV-E1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 S2 will produce greater detail with its extra 2.2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 1 S2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S2
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
60
manual focus
resolution is good (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
72
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography features
71
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (190g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than average (483 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 S2
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
60
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
72
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low max shutter speed