Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7 IV

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and A7 IV (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was launched 10 years before the A7 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the A7 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 V2 vs the A7 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and A7 IV is 85 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and A7 IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 IV will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.