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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Released May 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 8 months after the 1 S2 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the 1 S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 S2 
ReleasedJanuary 2015May 2014Newer by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 1 S2 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 S2 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has measurements 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-A2 versus Nikon 1 S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the 1 S2.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 S2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 S2.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A2 will offer you extra detail having an extra 1.8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography features
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Nikon 1 S2
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
71
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (190 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography info
58
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
slow frames per second (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
60
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is decent (14.2MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
66
lighter than others (190g)
sensor resolution is decent (14.2MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging information
70
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
33
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (190g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 S2
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon 1 S2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14.2 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 171
Cross type focus points - 73
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $370 $450