Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7S II

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7S II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and A7S II (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was brought out 4 years prior to the A7S II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 V2 grades against the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 provides external measurements 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 A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7S II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the A7S II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and A7S II is 85 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and A7S II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon 1 V2 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.