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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Successor is Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon 1 S1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was manufactured 6 years later than the 1 S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades vs the 1 S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-T4 1 S1 
IntroducedFebruary 2020June 2013More recent by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 1 S1 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm X-T4 1 S1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon 1 S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the 1 S1.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and 1 S1 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and 1 S1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will provide more detail due to its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography info
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
more heavy than average in class (607g)
69
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (197 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography info
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography info
75
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (607g)
61
lighter than average (197g)
has built in flash
bad battery power (220 shots)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S1
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
has dual storage slots
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging advice
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (607 grams)
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (197g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm X-T4Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Nikon 1 S1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-24 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 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 format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,700 $231