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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Released June 2013
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony FX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and FX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The 1 S1 was introduced 10 years prior to the FX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 S1 scores vs the FX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Sony FX30

 1 S1 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Nikon 1 S1

 FX30 1 S1 
ReleasedSeptember 2022June 2013Newer by 112 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k460kCrisper display (+1900k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony FX30

 1 S1 FX30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display size

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S1 features external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 S1 against the FX30.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and FX30 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and FX30.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony FX30 will offer you more detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1 S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography advice
Sony FX30 Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
83
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
69
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (197 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than average (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 S1
Sports photography with Sony FX30
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery life (220 shots)
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (570 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 S1
Travel photography with Sony FX30
60
lighter than competition (197g)
flash built-in
bad battery life (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery power (570 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography info
Sony FX30 Landscape photography info
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging advice
Sony FX30 Vlogging advice
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (197 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (646g)
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Sony FX30
 Nikon 1 S1Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 S1 Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-21 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 135 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 187
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 397 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 570 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $231 $1,800