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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Nikon Z50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and Z50 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was launched 4 months earlier than the Z50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up versus the Z50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z50 
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 Z50 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z50 
LaunchedMay 2019October 2019Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers exterior dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Nikon Z50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the Z50.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z50 is 52 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z50.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 81 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
95
manual focus
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Nikon Z50
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than competition (1,320g)
73
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Nikon Z50
90
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
75
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography features
Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
67
great battery pack (800 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (1,320g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
92
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (800 CIPA)
two card slots
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging details
Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm GFX 100Nikon Z50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Nikon Z50
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2019-10-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Available lenses 12 15
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-T125 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $10,000 $857