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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Updated by Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 7 years after the 1 S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the 1 S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-S10 1 S1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2013Newer by 90 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-S10 1 S1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 has outer dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon 1 S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and 1 S1 is 73 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and 1 S1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer greater detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography info
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
69
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (197g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography highlights
86
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Nikon 1 S1
76
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
61
lighter than competition (197g)
has built in flash
low battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
low battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (197g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon 1 S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 397
Other
Battery life 325 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $999 $231