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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Successor is Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 8 years later than the 1 S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the 1 S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II 1 S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021June 2013More recent by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II 1 S1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 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") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 S1 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 S1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will produce more detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others (197g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography highlights
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Nikon 1 S1
80
great battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
lighter than others (197 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging highlights
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (197 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon 1 S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon 1 S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2013-06-21
Body design 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 surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 62 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 380 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $231