Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony ZV-E10

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 9 years before the ZV-E10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 and Sony ZV-E10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 V2 against the ZV-E10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and ZV-E10 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and ZV-E10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.