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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and 1 S2 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 3 years prior to the 1 S2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the 1 S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm F600 EXR 1 S2 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 1 S2 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
LaunchedMay 2014August 2011More modern by 33 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm F600 EXR 1 S2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S2 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the 1 S2.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and 1 S2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and 1 S2.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer you more detail with its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S2
40
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
60
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Street photography with Nikon 1 S2
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
71
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
megapixel count decent (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
megapixel count decent (14.2 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (270 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography info
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
33
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon 1 S2
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRNikon 1 S2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Nikon 1 S2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-08-11 2014-05-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed 4A
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14.2 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 171
Cross focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $450