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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Z7 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 2 years after the Z7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up against the Z7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z7 
IntroducedJanuary 2021August 2018Newer by 30 months
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 Z7 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account 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") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 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).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the Z7.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z7 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 56 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
96
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
86
manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Nikon Z7
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
90
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
excellent megapixels (102MP)
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
not so great battery (330 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
93
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging factors
Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm GFX 100SNikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon Z7
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 13 15
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/200 secs
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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical 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 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 460 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Card slots Dual One
Price at launch $5,999 $2,797