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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 S1
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was launched 13 months later than the 1 S2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades against the 1 S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-T10 1 S2 
AnnouncedMay 2015May 2014More recent by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 1 S2 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-T10 1 S2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T10 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Nikon 1 S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the 1 S2.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and 1 S2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and 1 S2.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
60
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Street photography with Nikon 1 S2
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
71
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average (190g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S2
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
60
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
decent sensor resolution (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average (190g)
decent sensor resolution (14.2 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,000)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14.2MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
Vlogging with Nikon 1 S2
34
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (190 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Nikon 1 S2
 Fujifilm X-T10Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Nikon 1 S2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-05-19 2014-05-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14.2MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3072
Highest native ISO 51000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 171
Cross focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $450