Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched September 2018
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- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and 1 J4 (1") have different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 4 years after the 1 J4 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the 1 J4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm GFX 50R | 1 J4 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | April 2014 | More modern by 55 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+1323k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J4
Fujifilm GFX 50R | 1 J4 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features physical dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the 1 J4.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 J4 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 J4.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give greater detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Nikon 1 J4 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-09-25 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X Processor Pro | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5232 x 3488 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 171 |
Cross type focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | Nikon 1 |
Total lenses | 12 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 360s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125s | - |
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 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 775 grams (1.71 pounds) | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $4,499 | $600 |