Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon 1 S2
Fujifilm X-T30 | 1 S2 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | May 2014 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Fujifilm X-T30
1 S2 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 S2
Fujifilm X-T30 | 1 S2 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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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 |