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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Announced October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V3
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 7 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 V2 scores vs the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Sony A7R IV

 1 V2 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Nikon 1 V2

 A7R IV 1 V2 
ReleasedJuly 2019October 2012Fresher by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kSharper display (+519k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7R IV

 1 V2 A7R IV 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 V2 vs the A7R IV.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and A7R IV is 85 and 62 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give extra detail using its extra 47MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
66
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
88
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
63
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
63
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (670 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
74
good battery life (670 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (670 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
29
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7R IV
 Nikon 1 V2Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-10-24 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 73 567
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 grams (0.61 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 99
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 14.8
DXO Low light rating 403 3344
Other
Battery life 310 photos 670 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Launch cost $599 $3,498