Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z30

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and Z30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 10 years prior to the Z30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 V2 grades vs the Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 & Nikon Z30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Nikon Z30 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has sizing of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 versus the Z30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and Z30 is 85 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and Z30.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z30 will result in more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be behind in sensor technology.