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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and 1 J1 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 6 years later than the 1 J1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the 1 J1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R 1 J1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2012Fresher by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kClearer display (+1900k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 1 J1 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R 1 J1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J1 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the 1 J1.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 J1 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 J1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give more detail due to its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography information
90
has manual focus
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography information
73
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography features
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing MP (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing MP (51MP)
low battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition in class (234g)
has built in flash
low battery life (230 per charge)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm GFX 50RNikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon 1 J1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2012-01-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type 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 51 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 135
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon 1
Total lenses 12 13
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life 400 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $4,499 $625