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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 3 years later than the 1 S1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the 1 S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 S1 
ReleasedAugust 2016June 2013More recent by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 S1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S1 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 S1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (197 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography features
64
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography info
87
better than average battery power (410 shots)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than others in class (197 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (197 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-A3Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Nikon 1 S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 135
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 397
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $480 $231