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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 4 years later than the 1 S2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the 1 S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 S2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019May 2014Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 1 S2 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 S2

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 S2 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon 1 S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the 1 S2.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 S2 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 S2.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide extra detail due to its extra 11.8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14.2 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
71
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (190 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Sports photography camera
78
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
60
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
MP count decent (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography advice
80
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count amazing (26MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (190g)
MP count decent (14.2MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
good battery (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging information
36
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (190g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 S2
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon 1 S2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2014-05-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Expeed 4A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 14.2 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 171
Cross focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 380 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $899 $450