Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon S8100

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 V2 versus Nikon S8100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and S8100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 2 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 V2 versus Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the S8100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and S8100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and S8100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 V2 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1 V2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.