Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon 1 V2

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon 1 V2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and 1 V2 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 4 years after the 1 V2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the 1 V2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Nikon 1 V2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has sizing of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon 1 V2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the 1 V2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and 1 V2 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and 1 V2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver greater detail due to its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.