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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(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
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released January 2021
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
  • Launched June 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Nikon Z fc, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Z fc (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 5 months before the Z fc so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores vs the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z fc 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 Z fc Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z fc 
LaunchedJanuary 2021June 2021Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the Z fc.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z fc is 55 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z fc.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will render extra detail utilizing its extra 81 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography highlights
97
you can focus manually
great resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
68
MP count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great resolution (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (900g)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
93
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging details
Nikon Z fc Vlogging details
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm GFX 100SNikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon Z fc
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2021-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 102MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Number of lenses 13 21
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
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 460 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $5,999 $949