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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon 1 V1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and 1 V1 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 9 years after the 1 V1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores versus the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm GFX 100S 1 V1 
LaunchedJanuary 2021January 2012More modern by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k921kCrisper display (+1439k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 1 V1 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm GFX 100S 1 V1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S features physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V1 has measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon 1 V1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the 1 V1.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and 1 V1 is 55 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and 1 V1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you greater detail having its extra 92 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography features
97
manual focus
resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
62
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography features
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
53
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
67
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
41
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography features
93
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (900g)
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm GFX 100SNikon 1 V1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon 1 V1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2012-01-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
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 speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 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 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 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 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery life 460 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $5,999 $670