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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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 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
  • Introduced October 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Z50 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 16 months later than the Z50 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up versus the Z50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Nikon Z50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z50 
IntroducedJanuary 2021October 2019More recent by 16 months
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 Z50 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z50 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z50 in the latest Camera with 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 have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the Z50.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z50 is 55 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z50.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 81MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
96
 focusing manually
 fantastic MP (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW files
80
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (21 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Nikon Z50
74
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 environment proof
 heavier than competitors (900g)
72
 tilting screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (51,200)
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Nikon Z50
90
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
75
 good megapixels (21MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
67
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 fantastic MP (102 megapixels)
 heavier than competitors (900g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
77
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 good megapixels (21 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others in class (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
93
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (102 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
78
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 good megapixels (21 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
34
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competitors (900g)
71
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic support
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (397g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm GFX 100SNikon Z50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon Z50
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2019-10-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 21MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 13 15
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
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 460 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $5,999 $857