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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the 1 S1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the 1 S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 S1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 S1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon 1 S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 S1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
48
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography advice
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average (197g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography info
49
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than average (197g)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Vlogging camera
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon 1 S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 135
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 350 gr (0.77 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $231