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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 3 years later than the 1 S1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the 1 S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-T20 1 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2013Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-T20 1 S1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S1 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 S1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and 1 S1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will produce more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Nikon 1 S1
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (197g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography factors
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography factors
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography info
76
has focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (197 grams)
has built in flash
low battery (220 CIPA)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S1
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (197g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon 1 S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
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 rate 14.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
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 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 350 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $231