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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Successor is Nikon 1 S2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 3 months after the 1 S1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades versus the 1 S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-M1 1 S1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-M1 1 S1 
RevealedSeptember 2013June 2013Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 S1 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and 1 S1.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (197g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography highlights
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 S1
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
lighter than competitors (197g)
has built in flash
bad battery (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging info
31
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (197g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-M1Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Nikon 1 S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD 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 - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $231