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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 7 years after the 1 AW1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the 1 AW1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 Fujifilm X-S10 1 AW1 
LaunchedOctober 2020September 2013More modern by 87 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 1 AW1 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 AW1

 Fujifilm X-S10 1 AW1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 comes with exterior dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 AW1 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 AW1 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 use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the 1 AW1.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and 1 AW1 is 73 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and 1 AW1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will show greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 AW1
83
manual focus
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography advice
75
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
heavier than competitors (465 grams)
68
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Sports photography camera
86
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
60
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography information
76
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (465 grams)
63
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging features
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
heavier than competitors (465g)
29
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 AW1
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon 1 AW1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon 1 AW1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2013-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXPEED 3A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
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 (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 356 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 428
Other
Battery life 325 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $999 $0