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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
66
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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
  • Announced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-A10 1 S2 
AnnouncedDecember 2016May 2014Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 1 S2 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-A10 1 S2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S2
69
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
71
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (190g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography advice
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (410 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
60
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography details
86
good battery (410 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
lighter than average in class (190g)
decent sensor resolution (14.2 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
good battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging factors
62
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detection autofocus
no image stabilization
low video resolution (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (190 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon 1 S2
 Fujifilm X-A10Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Nikon 1 S2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-12-01 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 14.2MP
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
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 171
Cross focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $450