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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Z6 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 3 years earlier than the Z6 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the Z6 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Z6 II 
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Z6 II Fujifilm GFX 50R 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2018Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Z6 II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the Z6 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Z6 II is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Z6 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
91
you can focus manually
high MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography features
Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
73
tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography features
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high MP (51 megapixels)
low battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count high (25MP)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
high MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50RNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2020-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type 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 51 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Number of lenses 12 15
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 pounds) 705 gr (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 400 photos 410 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $4,499 $1,997