Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon 1 J5

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon 1 J5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and 1 J5 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 22 months later than the 1 J5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up against the 1 J5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Nikon 1 J5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features physical measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon 1 J5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the 1 J5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and 1 J5 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and 1 J5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer you greater detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.