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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Launched May 2019
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and Z7 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 10 months after the Z7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up vs the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z7 
IntroducedMay 2019August 2018More modern by 10 months
Display resolution2360k2100kClearer display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 Z7 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides exterior dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the Z7.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z7 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z7.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will produce greater detail having its extra 56MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
95
manual focus
MP count amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography details
Nikon Z7 Street photography details
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (1,320g)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography info
Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
90
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (800 shots)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
67
better than average battery power (800 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count amazing (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,320 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
92
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (800 per charge)
has dual storage slots
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
33
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,320g)
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm GFX 100Nikon Z7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Nikon Z7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-23 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Available lenses 12 15
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320g (2.91 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 800 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $10,000 $2,797