Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Released September 2021
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Renewed by Nikon Z6 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Z6 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 3 years later than the Z6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the Z6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Nikon Z6. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Nikon Z6
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Z6 | |||
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Introduced | September 2021 | August 2018 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 2100k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Z6 | Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Z6 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3.2" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II features outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the Z6.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z6 is 55 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z6.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide greater detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Nikon Z6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Nikon Z6 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-09-02 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 25MP |
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 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6048 x 4024 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Nikon Z |
Total lenses | 14 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 2,360k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3600s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/200s |
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 pounds) | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) |
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 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3299 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 330 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W235 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | XQD card |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $3,999 | $1,997 |