Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony W560

Let's look much closer at the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and W560 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 22 months later than the W560 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 V2 matches up against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 1 V2 vs the W560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and W560 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The 1 V2 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more modern 1 V2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.