Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z8

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the Z8 (46MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Z8 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 5 years before the Z8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the Z8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with external measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the Z8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Z8 is 59 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Z8.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will show more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.