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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
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
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and 1 V2 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was revealed 8 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the 1 V2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm GFX 100S 1 V2 
ReleasedJanuary 2021October 2012More recent by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k921kCrisper display (+1439k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 1 V2 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm GFX 100S 1 V2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the 1 V2.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and 1 V2 is 55 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and 1 V2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you greater detail because of its extra 88MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography features
96
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
66
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography info
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography info
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
more heavy than average in class (900g)
63
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
90
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
63
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (102 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (900g)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Landscape photography camera
93
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V2
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (900g)
29
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm GFX 100SNikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon 1 V2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3A
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 73
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 278 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life 460 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $5,999 $599