Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony QX10

Let's look much closer at the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and QX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 10 months prior to the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 V2 scores vs the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 has outer dimensions 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 QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 V2 vs the QX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and QX10 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and QX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.