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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(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
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released January 2021
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Z6 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was unveiled 2 years later than the Z6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores vs the Z6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z6 
IntroducedJanuary 2021August 2018More recent by 30 months
Display resolution2360k2100kSharper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 Z6 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z6 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Nikon Z6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the Z6.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z6 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will render more detail having an extra 77 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography info
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography info
97
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography information
Nikon Z6 Street photography information
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
more heavy than others in class (900g)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography information
Nikon Z6 Sports photography information
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (102MP)
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
amazing MP (25MP)
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
93
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging factors
Nikon Z6 Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (900g)
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm GFX 100SNikon Z6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon Z6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Total lenses 13 15
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 460 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Storage slots Two One
Cost at launch $5,999 $1,997