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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V3
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and Z9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was launched 10 years prior to the Z9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 V2 matches up against the Z9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon Z9

 1 V2 Z9 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Z9 1 V2 
IntroducedOctober 2021October 2012Newer by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k921kSharper display (+1168k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z9

 1 V2 Z9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Nikon Z9 has dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the Z9.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and Z9 is 85 and 51 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and Z9.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon Z9 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography information
66
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography information
Nikon Z9 Street photography information
63
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z9 Sports photography advice
63
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
90
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (740 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography features
Nikon Z9 Travel photography features
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
good battery (740 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
more heavy than competition (1,340g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography info
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z9 Vlogging advice
29
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,340g)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z9
 Nikon 1 V2Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 V2 Nikon Z9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-10-24 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 73 493
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 13 29
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 278 gr (0.61 lb) 1340 gr (2.95 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 740 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL21 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $599 $5,500