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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Released May 2019
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Nikon Z fc, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and Z fc (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 3 years before the Z fc which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores versus the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z fc 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 Z fc Fujifilm GFX 100 
AnnouncedJune 2021May 2019Newer by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z fc 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides outer measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Nikon Z fc in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the Z fc.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z fc is 52 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z fc.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will render more detail using its extra 81 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
95
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
more heavy than average in class (1,320 grams)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
90
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (800 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
67
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery life (800 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
great sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (1,320g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (300 per charge)
more heavy than others (445g)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
92
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (800 per charge)
two card slots
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,320 grams)
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm GFX 100Nikon Z fc
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Nikon Z fc
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-23 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Total lenses 12 21
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320g (2.91 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $10,000 $949