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Nikon 1 S2 was announced in 2014 and is a 1-inch (13.1 x 8.8 mm) Mirrorless camera with 14.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 200 to 12,800. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution.
Nikon 1 S2 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 S2.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Nikon 1 S2 to its predecessor 1 S1 and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Nikon 1 S2 | vs | Nikon 1 S1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixel | vs | 10.1 Megapixel |
| Max Image Resolution | 4592 x 3072 | vs | 3872 x 2592 |
| More Focus Points | 171 | vs | 135 |
| Center Autofocus | vs | ||
| Continuous Autofocus | vs | ||
| Face Detection | vs | ||
| Live View Autofocus | vs | ||
| Higher Max Continuous Shooting | 60.0 fps | vs | 15.0 fps |
| Lighter | 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) | vs | 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz) |
| Longer Battery Life | 270 shots | vs | 220 shots |
| DOWNGRADES | Nikon 1 S2 | vs | Nikon 1 S1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Native ISO | 200 | vs | 100 |
| Timelapse Recording | vs |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon 1 S2 vs 1 S1.
Nikon 1 S2 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.
Nikon 1 S2 features a 14.2 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.1 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 115.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800.
Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon 1 S2's 1-inch sensor compares with other types of sensors:
| Sensor | Dimensions | Area | Aspect Ratio | Crop Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Medium Format | 44 x 33 mm | 1452 mm2 | 4:3 | 0.79x |
 | Full Frame | 36 x 24 mm | 864 mm2 | 3:2 | 1x |
 | APS-H | 27 x 18 mm | 486 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.3x |
 | APS-C | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 368.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.5x |
 0.webp) | APS-C (Canon) | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 332.3 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.6x |
 | Micro Four Thirds | 17.4 x 13 mm | 226.2 mm2 | 4:3 | 2x |
 | 1-inch | 13.1 x 8.8 mm | 115.3 mm2 | 3:2 | 2.7x |
 | 1/1.7-inch | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 41.5 mm2 | 4:3 | 4.7x |
 | 1/2.3-inch | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 28.1 mm2 | 4:3 | 5.6x |
Camera is equipped with EXPEED 4A processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3072 resolution.
Nikon 1 S2 has Nikon 1 lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 2.7x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.7.
The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.
Nikon 1 S2 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.
Nikon 1 S2 comes with EN-EL22 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.
The camera has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Nikon 1 S2 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 60.0 fps.
Nikon 1 S2 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
AF-assist illuminator system with 171 (73 cross-type) focusing points There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.
Nikon 1 S2 has a built-in flash. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 EV steps).
Nikon 1 S2 has dimensions of 101 x 61 x 29 mm (3.98 x 2.4 x 1.14"). It weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
101 mm (3.98")
61 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
29 mm (1.14")
Nikon 1 S2 dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon 1 S2 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Nikon 1 S2 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
Nikon 1 S2 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
Nikon 1 S2 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
Nikon 1 S2 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.
Nikon 1 S2 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Nikon 1 S2 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Nikon 1 S2 and give score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Nikon 1 S2 a score of 55 for Sensor parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S2 a score of 65 for Photo parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S2 a score of 16 for Video parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S2 a score of 81 for Focusing parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S2 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S2 a score of 65 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Nikon 1 S2 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
