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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 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
  • Launched September 2018
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm GFX 50R 1 J4 
LaunchedSeptember 2018April 2014More modern by 55 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1037kSharper screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 1 J4 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm GFX 50R 1 J4 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
90
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
56
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
not so great battery (400 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (300 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm GFX 50RNikon 1 J4
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