Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon 1 S1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      BrandNikonNikon
      Model1 S21 S1
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 S1
      Successor ModelNikon 1 S2
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCXCX
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.1 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels15.13 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      ProcessorEXPEED 4A
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30723872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points171135
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points73
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Lens MountNikon 1Nikon 1
      Crop Factor2.7x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting60.0 fps15.0 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Off
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Off
      Flash Range5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availablei-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      Exposure Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      DxO Low Light ISO397
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a transmitter via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Dimensions101 x 61 x 29 mm (3.98 x 2.4 x 1.14")102 x 61 x 30 mm (4.02 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.693 x 6.142 x 4.646"6.8 x 5.7 x 4.2"
      Package Weight1.8 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Battery PackEN-EL22EN-EL20
      Battery Life270 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon 1 S2 Nikon 1 S1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust ShieldDust Shield


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