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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 S2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 S1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and 1 S1 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 5 years after the 1 S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the 1 S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R 1 S1 
RevealedSeptember 2018June 2013Newer by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kClearer screen (+1900k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 1 S1 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 S1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R 1 S1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides external 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) whilst the Nikon 1 S1 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the 1 S1.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 S1 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1 S1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in more detail because of its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography information
91
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
48
focusing manually
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (197g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography info
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
low battery power (400 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition in class (197g)
has built in flash
low battery life (220 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (400 per charge)
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (197g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon 1 S1
 Fujifilm GFX 50RNikon 1 S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon 1 S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 135
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon 1
Number of lenses 12 13
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 397
Other
Battery life 400 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $4,499 $231