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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the Z7 II (46MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Z7 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 3 years prior to the Z7 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the Z7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Z7 II 
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Z7 II Fujifilm GFX 50R 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2018More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Z7 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has got exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z7 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the Z7 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Z7 II is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Z7 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
91
focusing manually
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
88
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography highlights
Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
70
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (400 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (400 per charge)
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z7 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50RNikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2020-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 12 15
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 lb) 705g (1.55 lb)
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 photographs 420 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $4,499 $2,997