Nikon 1 S2

Nikon 1 S2 is Nikon's Entry-Level Mirrorless digital camera originally launched on May of 2014. It houses a 14.2 MegaPixel, CMOS 1" sized sensor and has a full resolution of 4592 x 3072.

Nikon launched this model in an effort to replace the previous Nikon 1 S1 (Read Full Comparison)

The 1 S2 is scored #93 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and over all #413 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. Please try out our Smart camera filter to get camera listings based on your customized requirements.

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The Nikon 1 S2 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can see the complete range underneath.

You can see the 1 S2 from several angles in the gallery below.

Below is a collection of good and bad points of the Nikon 1 S2 based on aspects which are normally regarded as crucial in a digital camera.

The Nikon 1 S2 features the Expeed 4A processor chip. The size of the sensor in the Nikon 1 S2 is 13.1mm x 8.8mm (1"). The 115 mm² sensor is able to capture 4592 x 3072 pixels at aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 14.2 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 200 - 12800. RAW format is supported so you have wider margin for error.

The picture underneath shows the 1 S2's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The 1 S2 sensor comes with a crop factor of 2.7 and is displayed in green.

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To get an understanding of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Nikon 1 S2 has a weight of 0.42 lbs (190 gr or 6.70 ounces) and the sizing of the camera is 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1"). The weight of average Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329 gr so the Nikon 1 S2 is less heavy when compared with its rivals.

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Underneath is a shot of the Nikon 1 S2 alongside a softdrink so you can have a feel for its scale.

The top view underneath will show the button arrangement on the 1 S2.

The 1 S2 works with the Nikon 1 mount and has 13 lenses to choose from. Below is some of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the 1 S2.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.232mmf/1.2 235g

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f3.8-5.630-110mmf/3.8-5.6 180g

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Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.611-27.5mmf/3.5-5.6 83g

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.610-100mmf/4.0-5.6 298g

Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f2.810mmf/2.8 118g

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.610-30mmf/3.5-5.6 115g

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Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom10-100mmf/4.5-5.6 515g

The 1 S2 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras which have NFC and Bluetooth connectivity can be used wirelessly with smartphones. You will be able to transfer files and oftentimes adjust settings without connecting physically to the camera.

Many applications even allow a Liveview and release the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera features a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external display. Almost all cameras enable you to charge the battery pack with the USB port.

The highest possible video resolution in the Nikon 1 S2 is 1920 x 1080 and it can capture in MPEG-4 file format. 1080p resolution delivers a great balance in video quality vs file sizes but 1080p won't leave you with much room to downsample. The camera does not offer a mic and headphone jack so you have no control over your audio. It is probably best to have a look at an alternative model in case you need better audio in your videos.

Nikon 1 S2 does not include environment proofing so rainy conditions could ruin the camera.

The Nikon 1 S2 is equipped with a 3" fixed display screen boasting a resolution of 460k dots.

Unfortunately the display screen isn't a touch screen.

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The View Finder details regarding Nikon 1 S2 are below:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders can be pretty helpful in sunny outdoor situations which can easily make the camera screen washed out and difficult to view.

Nikon 1 S2 is able to shoot continuously at 60.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000s. The camera also features silent electronic shutter of 1/16000s. Beware that the electronic shutter could cause "rolling shutter" in certain situations.

Nikon 1 S2 boasts only built-in flash lacking external flash support.

Nikon 1 S2 boasts both Phase Detect AF and Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot snappier and precise when compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera supports Face detection which can be useful for portrait photography.

The AF system supports 171 focus points to choose from. It also boasts Tracking AF for things on the move. Nikon 1 S2 has manual focus when needed in low light scenarios or you need to have more exact control on focus.

The battery life (EN-EL22) in the Nikon 1 S2 is fashioned to last for 270 shutters with respect to the CIPA standards making it lower compared to its competitors. The average Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 comes with the best (750) battery life in this group of cameras.

Listed below is a number of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
1 S2 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
1 S2 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
1 S2 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
1 S2 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
1 S2 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following diagram presents a summary of the Nikon 1 S2 for various forms of photography. To check out more, scroll to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Nikon 1 S2 has a rating of 60 which is reasonable, and means the camera is relatively suitable to use for portrait images. Photographing portraits favors greatly towards sensor dimension, support for RAW files together with the potential to use off-camera lighting.

Having a above average points total of 71, the Nikon 1 S2 is a respectable option for street photography. A very good street photography camera offers a fine balance of image quality plus portability.

A average sports photography points total of 60 means the Nikon 1 S2 is fairly suited for shooting sports. A camera really should have very good autofocus and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is super crucial in buying a camera for travel. All round, the Nikon 1 S2 gets a above average 66 for a travel camera which makes it a good option to buy for your travels.

If you find yourself looking to choose a camera for landscape photographs, the most significant aspect is going to be image quality. The Nikon 1 S2 and it's average score of 60 for a landscape camera is fairly appropriate among it's rivals.

A vlogging camera preferably should come with a articulating display screen, microphone port and if possible image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Nikon 1 S2 is not appropriate for vlogging as it comes to a dreadful score of 33.

If you are looking for alternatives to the 1 S2, here is a list of the top scored cameras which fall under the class of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The diagram underneath will give you a summary of the 1 S2 vs it's top ranked competitors mentioned previously.

Here are a handful of other cameras you might consider as alternative options. To check out a detailed comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.