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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-S20 was released 11 years after the 1 V1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X-S20 grades versus the 1 V1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon 1 V1

 X-S20 1 V1 
LaunchedMay 2023January 2012Newer by 139 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kClearer screen (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 1 V1 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 V1

 X-S20 1 V1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V1 has proportions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 against the 1 V1.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and 1 V1 is 72 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and 1 V1.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography highlights
84
focusing manually
resolution is high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography advice
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
more heavy than competition (491 grams)
62
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
87
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (750 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
53
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography details
77
better than average battery life (750 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is high (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (491 grams)
41
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (750 shots)
60
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
77
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition (491 grams)
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm X-S20Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Nikon 1 V1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2012-01-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
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 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 86 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 491g (1.08 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 750 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,299 $670