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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Z50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was announced 24 months after the Z50 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the Z50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z50 
IntroducedSeptember 2021October 2019Newer by 24 months
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Z50 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z50 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the Z50.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z50 is 55 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide extra detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
92
you can focus manually
great resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
Nikon Z50 Street photography features
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than others (900g)
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
81
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography factors
Nikon Z50 Travel photography factors
66
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
great resolution (51 megapixels)
more heavy than others (900g)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
90
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (900 grams)
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IINikon Z50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Nikon Z50
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Number of lenses 14 15
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual One
Retail cost $3,999 $857