Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z6
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V1
- Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Renewed by Nikon Z6 II
Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z6 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 versus Nikon Z6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and Z6 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 1 V2 was announced 6 years prior to the Z6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 V2 scores vs the Z6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon Z6
1 V2 | Z6 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Nikon 1 V2
Z6 | 1 V2 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | October 2012 | Fresher by 70 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1179k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z6
1 V2 | Z6 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 V2 versus Nikon Z6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 V2 versus the Z6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and Z6 is 85 and 62 respectively.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and Z6.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z6 will resolve greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon Z6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon Z6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-10-24 | 2018-08-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3A | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6048 x 4024 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 73 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 13 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 3,690k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 278 grams (0.61 lb) | 675 grams (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 25.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 403 | 3299 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL21 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | XQD card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $599 | $1,997 |