Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.