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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Released June 2013
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was unveiled 5 years after the 1 S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the 1 S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019June 2013Newer by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-T30 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

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

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will show more detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
great resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Nikon 1 S1
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average (197g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S1
78
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
great resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography details
80
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
great resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than average (197 grams)
flash built-in
low battery (220 shots)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
great resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon 1 S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $899 $231