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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

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
  • Released June 2013
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 S2
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon 1 S1 and Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S1 was released 8 years before the fp L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 1 S1 grades vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Sigma fp L

 1 S1 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon 1 S1

 fp L 1 S1 
LaunchedMarch 2021June 2013Fresher by 94 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Sigma fp L

 1 S1 fp L 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S1 has outer measurements 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 L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 S1 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 vs the fp L.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and fp L.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 S1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 1 S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
89
has manual focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
69
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (197g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
61
lighter than competitors in class (197g)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proofing
offers focus by touch
MP count high (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
38
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Sigma fp L
 Nikon 1 S1Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon 1 S1 Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-21 2021-03-25
Body design 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 135 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Leica L
Number of lenses 13 40
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $231 $2,499