Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7 II

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony A7 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was announced 3 years before the A7 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 V2 matches up against the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony A7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 V2 against the A7 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and A7 II is 85 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and A7 II.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will result in extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 will be behind in sensor tech.