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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and 1 J1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 9 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the 1 J1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 1 J1 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2012More modern by 118 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kCrisper screen (+1900k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 1 J1 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 1 J1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the 1 J1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and 1 J1 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and 1 J1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide extra detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J1
92
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography details
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography details
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
heavier than competition (900 grams)
69
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (234g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J1
81
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no phase detect AF
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography information
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is amazing (51MP)
heavier than competition (900g)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery power (230 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Landscape photography camera
90
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging details
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (900 grams)
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (234g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IINikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Nikon 1 J1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2012-01-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Nikon 1
Number of lenses 14 13
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 372
Other
Battery life 440 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Retail cost $3,999 $625