Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony TX55

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and TX55 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was announced 16 months later than the TX55 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1 V2 grades versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 features outside 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 V2 and the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and TX55 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and TX55.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX55 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher 1 V2 provides an edge in sensor technology.