Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J2

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and 1 J2 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 6 years after the 1 J2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the 1 J2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 J2 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 J2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give greater detail having an extra 41MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.