First introduced in October, 2012,
Nikon 1 V2 is a 14 MP
Mirrorless with a 1
(13.2 x 8.8 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Nikon
replaced the older Nikon 1 V1
with 1 V2. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Nikon 1 V2 with Nikon 1 V1
Nikon
replaced 1 V2 with
Nikon 1 V3.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Nikon 1 V2 with Nikon 1 V3
Nikon 1 V2 comes with a 13.2 x 8.8 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 15.86 mm (0.62").
- Full Frame
- Nikon 1 V2
Sensor resolution of Nikon 1 V2 ~ 4582 x 3055 pixels.
Nikon 1 V2 has Crop Factor: 2.73
The sensor has a surface area of 116.2 mm².
There are approximate 13,998,010 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Nikon 1 V2 Series History |
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Nikon 1 V3
|
2014
|
|
18MP
|
160 - 12800
|
381g
|
111 x 65 x 33mm
|
|
Nikon 1 V2
|
2012
|
|
14MP
|
160 - 6400
|
278g
|
109 x 82 x 46mm
|
|
Nikon 1 V1
|
2012
|
|
10MP
|
100 - 6400
|
383g
|
113 x 76 x 44mm
|
Proc and Cons of Nikon 1 V2
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Nikon 1 V2 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
AF Face Detection |
921k dots Screen Resolution |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
278g Light Body |
73 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
15.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
1/4000s Electronic Shutter Speed |
1440k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
3 AE Bracketing Range |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
No Articulating Screen |
No Image Stabilization |
Low Battery Life: 310 shots |
Nikon 1 V2 has an Overall Score of 63/100
and ranked #132 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #281
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Nikon 1 V2
Nikon 1 V2 weighs 278g and has external dimensions
of 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.29 x 3.23 x 1.81"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g,
Nikon 1 V2
is 45 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Nikon 1 V2 is less by 6mm
more than the average length in Entry-Level Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
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Nikon 1 V2
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Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
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Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
1 V2 |
Dimensions |
1 V2 |
|
Nikon 1 V3
|
381 g
|
278 g
|
111 x 65 x 33 mm
|
109 x 82 x 46 mm
|
|
Nikon 1 V1
|
383 g
|
278 g
|
113 x 76 x 44 mm
|
109 x 82 x 46 mm
|
|
Nikon 1 J5
|
231 g
|
278 g
|
98 x 60 x 32 mm
|
109 x 82 x 46 mm
|
|
Sony A6000
|
344 g
|
278 g
|
120 x 67 x 45 mm
|
109 x 82 x 46 mm
|
|
Nikon 1 J4
|
232 g
|
278 g
|
100 x 60 x 29 mm
|
109 x 82 x 46 mm
|
|
Olympus E-M10
|
396 g
|
278 g
|
119 x 82 x 46 mm
|
109 x 82 x 46 mm
|
|
Nikon 1 J3
|
201 g
|
278 g
|
101 x 61 x 29 mm
|
109 x 82 x 46 mm
|
|
Fujifilm X-T10
|
381 g
|
278 g
|
118 x 83 x 41 mm
|
109 x 82 x 46 mm
|
Specifications of Nikon 1 V2
General |
Brand |
Nikon
|
Model |
1 V2 |
Announced |
October, 2012 |
Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Nikon 1 |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
2.7 |
Number of Lenses |
13 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
1440 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
73 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
15.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
1 |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
Sensor Area |
116.2 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
14 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3072 |
Max Native ISO |
6400 |
Min Native ISO |
160 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Optional |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
310 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
EN-EL21 |
Physical |
Weight |
278 g |
Physical Dimensions |
109 x 82 x 46 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
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