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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 5 months before the 1 S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the 1 S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-A1 1 S2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 1 S2 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-A1 1 S2 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2014Similar age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the 1 S2.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 S2 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 S2.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good megapixels (14.2MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
71
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (190g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography highlights
54
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
good megapixels (14.2MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography information
66
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (190g)
good megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14.2MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 S2
31
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
33
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (190 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 S2
 Fujifilm X-A1Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Nikon 1 S2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14.2 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 171
Cross focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $450