Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and A7 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 15 months before the A7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 V2 scores versus the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 V2 against the A7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and A7 is 85 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and A7.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.