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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(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
Nikon Z6
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z6 
IntroducedSeptember 2021August 2018Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

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

 Z6 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z6 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography info
92
has manual focus
amazing MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
resolution is amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Street photography highlights
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography information
Nikon Z6 Sports photography information
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect AF
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
low battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography features
Nikon Z6 Travel photography features
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing MP (51MP)
more heavy than others in class (900g)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is amazing (25MP)
low battery (330 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
90
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging information
Nikon Z6 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IINikon Z6
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