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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed 2 years after the 1 S2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the 1 S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 S2 
AnnouncedAugust 2016May 2014More modern by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 1 S2 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 S2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Nikon 1 S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the 1 S2.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 S2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 S2.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give extra detail because of its extra 9.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
60
manual focus
resolution is good (14.2 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Nikon 1 S2
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
71
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (190g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography details
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (410 shots)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
60
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
resolution is good (14.2 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery pack (410 shots)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (190g)
resolution is good (14.2 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (270 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S2
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
33
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (190g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 S2
 Fujifilm X-A3Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Nikon 1 S2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14.2MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 77 171
Cross focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 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 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical 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 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $480 $450