Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Comparison

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Nikon 1 J4

18 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm GFX 50R

51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon 1 J4 was introduced to market in April 2014 and Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched in September 2018. As you can see, 1 J4 is 4 years older than GFX 50R. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Nikon 1 J4 has a 18.0MP 1" sensor whereas Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51.0MP Medium format sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-04-10

18MP - 1" CMOS Sensor

ISO 160 - 12800

Nikon 1 Mount

3" Fixed Type Screen

60 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

1,200 fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

232g. 100 x 60 x 29 mm

Replaced Nikon 1 J3 Compare

Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-09-25

51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50-102400)

Fujifilm G Mount

3.2 Tilting Screen

3690k dot Electronic viewfinder

3.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

775g. 161 x 97 x 66 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon 1 J4 over Fujifilm GFX 50R

Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
Number of Focus Points	171 vs 117	54 more focus points
Continuous Shooting	60.0fps vs 3.0fps	57 fps faster
Weight	232 g vs 775 g	543 g lighter

Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 50R over Nikon 1 J4

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	51 MP vs 18 MP	183% more pixels
LCD Screen Size	3.2 vs 3"	0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	2.360k dots vs 1.037k dots	127% higher resolution screen
Battery Life	400 shots vs 300 shots	100 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area	28.40µm² vs 6.36µm²	346% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port	Yes vs No	Connect off-camera flash
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Tilting Viewfinder	Yes vs No	Use viewfinder in different angles
Storage Slot	2 vs 1	Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support	UHS-II vs none	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function	Yes vs No	Use your camera as a Webcam

Common Strengths of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	18 MP vs 51 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 3.2	Large display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.037k dots vs 2.360k dots	High resolution screens

Common Weaknesses of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R

In-body Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization

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Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon 1 J4 has external dimensions of 100 x 60 x 29 mm (3.92 x 2.36 x 1.12″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm GFX 50R has external dimensions of 161 x 97 x 66 mm (6.34 x 3.82 x 2.6″) and weighs 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R. Nikon 1 J4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 61mm narrower, 37mm shorter and 37mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon 1 J4 is significantly lighter (543g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 50R which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Fujifilm GFX 50R has a Medium format sensor and Nikon 1 J4 has a smaller 1" sensor, Nikon 1 J4's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Fujifilm GFX 50R lenses.

Weight Comparison

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1 J4

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Thickness Comparison

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1 J4

GFX 50R

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of GFX 50R, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to 1 J4.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm GFX 50R's 3.2 LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon 1 J4's 3" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Fujifilm GFX 50R LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Nikon 1 J4 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to GFX 50R.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: Sensor Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 has a 18.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 4 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X Processor Pro processor.

Fujifilm GFX 50R's sensor provides 33MP more than Nikon 1 J4's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the 1 J4 and GFX 50R sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Cameras

As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 12.5x Larger sensor area than Nikon 1 J4. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Nikon 1 J4 has an advantage over Fujifilm GFX 50R. There are 13 lenses for Nikon 1 J4's Nikon 1 mount, on the other hand there are only 12 lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50R's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 7 lenses for Nikon 1 mount and 4 lenses for Fujifilm G mount with IS.

Lens Type	# of Nikon 1 J4 Lenses	# of Fujifilm GFX 50R Lenses
Standard Zoom	4	n/a
Standard Prime	2	2
Wideangle Zoom	1	1
Wideangle Prime	2	4
Telephoto Zoom	2	2
Telephoto Prime	n/a	3
SuperZoom	2	n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	n/a	n/a
Macro Prime	n/a	n/a
Perspective Control Prime	n/a	n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime	n/a	n/a
TOTAL	13	12

What types of Photography are Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon 1 J4 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT

Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Nikon 1 J4 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Street Photography

GOOD

Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Nikon 1 J4 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fast Continuous Shooting: 60.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
105 Cross Type Focus sensors
171 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Read the details

Nikon 1 J4 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

232g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
Read the details

Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
775g
Body Thickness 66mm
Read the details

Nikon 1 J4 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Live-view
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Nikon 1 J4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon 1 J4 and Fujifilm GFX 50R scores compare:

Nikon 1 J4

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #70 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #327 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #5 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50R is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon 1 J4 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon 1 J4. Otherwise, Fujifilm GFX 50R is the better camera overall.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon 1 J4 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 1 J4	Fujifilm GFX 50R
Brand	Nikon	Fujifilm
Announced	2014-04-10	2018-09-25
Body Type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	1"	Medium format
Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	44 x 33 mm
Area	116.16mm²	1452.00mm²
Megapixels	18 megapixels	51 megapixels
Max Resolution	5232 x 3488	8256 x 6192
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	160 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	171	117
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Nikon 1	Fujifilm G
Number of Available Lenses	13	12
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3"	3.2
Resolution	1,037k dots	2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.97x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/16000s	1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.00 m (ISO 100)	no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync	n/a	1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	60.0 fps	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	232g	775g
Dimensions	100 x 60 x 29mm	161 x 97 x 66mm
Battery Life	300 shots	400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction