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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z7 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are built by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and Z7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 9 years earlier than the Z7 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 V2 grades against the Z7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 1 V2 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Nikon 1 V2

 Z7 II 1 V2 
IntroducedOctober 2020October 2012Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z7 II

 1 V2 Z7 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V2 vs the Z7 II.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and Z7 II is 85 and 61 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and Z7 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
66
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
88
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography features
Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
63
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography details
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
29
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z7 II
 Nikon 1 V2Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-10-24 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 46 megapixel
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 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 73 493
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Nikon Z
Available lenses 13 15
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278g (0.61 lbs) 705g (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 420 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $599 $2,997