Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon S1200pj

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon S1200pj, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and S1200pj (14MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and S1200pj (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 9 years later than the S1200pj and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the S1200pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S offers physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the S1200pj.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S1200pj is 55 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S1200pj.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give extra detail due to its extra 88MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.