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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and 1 J3 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 4 years later than the 1 J3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the 1 J3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R 1 J3 
LaunchedSeptember 2018November 2013More recent by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k921kClearer display (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 1 J3 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R 1 J3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features outer 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) while the Nikon 1 J3 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the 1 J3.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 J3 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 J3.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give more detail as a result of its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
91
focusing manually
excellent MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
59
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography highlights
70
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
58
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent MP (51MP)
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
33
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm GFX 50RNikon 1 J3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon 1 J3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 117 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 12 13
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 gr (1.71 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 420
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $4,499 $170