Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7

Following is a extended review of the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and Z7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 6 years before the Z7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 V2 scores versus the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 & Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 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 and Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V2 and the Z7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and Z7 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and Z7.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z7 will give you more detail due to its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.