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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Announced May 2019
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Nikon 1 V2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and 1 V2 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 6 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the 1 V2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm GFX 100 1 V2 
ReleasedMay 2019October 2012Fresher by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k921kSharper display (+1439k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 1 V2 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm GFX 100 1 V2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides physical measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Nikon 1 V2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the 1 V2.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and 1 V2 is 52 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and 1 V2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give you greater detail having its extra 88MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V2
95
focusing manually
MP count excellent (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than average (1,320g)
63
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography features
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography highlights
67
great battery pack (800 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
more heavy than average (1,320g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography features
92
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (800 shots)
has dual storage slots
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (1,320g)
29
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm GFX 100Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Nikon 1 V2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-05-23 2012-10-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Expeed 3A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 73
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 12 13
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 lb) 278 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 403
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 310 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two One
Retail price $10,000 $599