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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was introduced 24 months after the 1 S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up vs the 1 S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-T10 1 S1 
LaunchedMay 2015June 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-T10 1 S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T10 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Nikon 1 S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and 1 S1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T10 and 1 S1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T10 will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
48
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Street photography with Nikon 1 S1
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S1
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging info
34
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (197g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-T10Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Nikon 1 S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 77 135
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k 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
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $231