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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon 1 S1 versus Sigma fp, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S1 was launched 7 years prior to the fp which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 S1 matches up against the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Sigma fp

 1 S1 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon 1 S1

 fp 1 S1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019June 2013Newer by 73 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Sigma fp

 1 S1 fp 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S1 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 S1 versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1 S1 vs the fp.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and fp.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1 S1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography details
Sigma fp Street photography details
69
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (197 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp Sports photography highlights
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 S1
Travel photography with Sigma fp
61
lighter than competition (197g)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
environment proof
has touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 S1
Vlogging with Sigma fp
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (197 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
37
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Sigma fp
 Nikon 1 S1Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon 1 S1 Sigma fp
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-21 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 135 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Leica L
Amount of lenses 13 30
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 397 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $231 $2,050