Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
- Released October 2012
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
- New Model is Nikon 1 V3
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released May 2014
- Replaced the Sony A77
Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 1 V2 was brought out 19 months before the A77 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V2 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Sony A77 II
1 V2 | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon 1 V2
A77 II | 1 V2 | |||
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Released | May 2014 | October 2012 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A77 II
1 V2 | A77 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with exterior measurements 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 A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the A77 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and A77 II is 85 and 62 respectively.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and A77 II.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 II will provide you with extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 V2 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-10-24 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3A | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 73 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 13 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 278 grams (0.61 lb) | 647 grams (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 403 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | 480 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL21 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $1,198 |