Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 S2

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 5 years later than the 1 S2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the 1 S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A7 & Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the 1 S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 S2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 S2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give greater detail having its extra 9.8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.