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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Nikon S230, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and S230 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and S230 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 6 years later than the S230 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the S230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon S230

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S230 
ReleasedAugust 2015February 2009Fresher by 80 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 S230 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon S230

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S230 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Nikon S230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the S230.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S230 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S230.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Nikon S230
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Nikon S230
63
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography factors
Nikon S230 Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging factors
Nikon S230 Vlogging factors
33
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon S230
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon Coolpix S230
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2015-08-03 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 2000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 115 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,299 $150