Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon D780

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      BrandNikonNikon
      Model1 S2D780
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 S1 Nikon D750
      MSRP$2299 (body only), $2799 (w/24-120mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatCXFX
      Sensor Size1-inchFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions13.1 x 8.8 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels15.13 Megapixel24.92 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel24.5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      ProcessorEXPEED 4AEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30726048 x 4024
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624 (DX crop)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Focusing SystemHybrid 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
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points17151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points7315
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Lens MountNikon 1Nikon F
      Crop Factor2.7x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution460k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting60.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 24.5 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.5 MP
      Flash Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      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
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
      2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availableViewfinder photography: TTL flash control performed by RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels
      Live view photography: TTL flash control performed by image sensor (i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlightweighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR supported)
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      Terminals Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a transmitter
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      Remote Control via wired, wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Dimensions101 x 61 x 29 mm (3.98 x 2.4 x 1.14")144 x 116 x 76 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.693 x 6.142 x 4.646"8.75 x 7.15 x 5.4"
      Package Weight1.8 lb3.59 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Battery PackEN-EL22EN-EL15b
      Battery Life270 shots2260 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon 1 S2 Nikon D780
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust ShieldImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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