Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was unveiled 2 years after the 1 S2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the 1 S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon 1 S2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Nikon 1 S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the 1 S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and 1 S2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and 1 S2.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A10 will give greater detail having an extra 1.8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.