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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V3
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Updated by Sony A7R III
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon 1 V2 versus Sony A7R II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and A7R II (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was released 3 years earlier than the A7R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 V2 matches up against the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Sony A7R II

 1 V2 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon 1 V2

 A7R II 1 V2 
AnnouncedJune 2015October 2012Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7R II

 1 V2 A7R II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with physical 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 Sony A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 vs the A7R II.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and A7R II is 85 and 68 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and A7R II.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R II Portrait photography features
66
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
Street photography with Sony A7R II
63
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
63
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
62
environment sealing
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R II Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
29
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7R II
 Nikon 1 V2Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-10-24 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3A Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 73 399
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 278 grams (0.61 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 98
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.9
DXO Low light score 403 3434
Other
Battery life 310 photos 290 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL21 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $2,913