Nikon 1 S2 for Sports Photography

Is the Nikon 1 S2 good for Sports Photography?

Nikon 1 S2 Sports Photography Score

GOOD

Nikon 1 S2 has a score of 73 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Nikon 1 S2 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Nikon 1 S2 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis

Fast Continuous Shooting: 60.0fps

In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s

Nikon 1 S2's 1/4000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

73 Cross Type Focus sensors

Cross sensors are more sensitive to light and they lock faster and more precisely.

171 Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

Wireless Connection

It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

although not as good as a DSLR body, Nikon 1 S2 is good enough for most conditions.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

Poor Battery Life: 270 shots

In most sports events, you shoot at high speed for a long time and this drains the battery pretty quick. With a battery life of only 270 shots per charge, you may need to change batteries very frequently in the middle of an event.

No Built-in Viewfinder

In the lack of a a viewfinder, holding the camera away from the body while using live view is not very stable, especial with heavy camera bodies and lenses. Besides, LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Nikon 1 S2 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Nikon 1 mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Nikon 1 S2.

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Nikon 1 S2 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Nikon 1 V3 Compare 1 S2 vs 1 V3	18 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #122 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #60
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare 1 S2 vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #3 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #5
	Imaging 100 Features Value for Money 97 Portability Overall Score 96	Portrait Street Sports Daily 99 Landscape

Nikon 1 AW1 Compare 1 S2 vs 1 AW1	14 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #262 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #111
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 J5 Compare 1 S2 vs J5	21 MP \| 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #176 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #83
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 95 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic GX8 Compare 1 S2 vs GX8	20 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #66 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #35
	Imaging Features 90 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 92 Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 V3

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon 1 AW1

Nikon 1 J5

Panasonic GX8