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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Z6 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 11 months later than the Z6 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the Z6 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z6 II 
LaunchedSeptember 2021October 2020Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution2360k2100kClearer display (+260k dot)

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

 Z6 II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z6 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II comes with physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the Z6 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z6 II is 55 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z6 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will render more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography details
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
92
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
81
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect auto focus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count fantastic (25MP)
bad battery power (410 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
90
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IINikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Nikon Z6 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 51 megapixels 25 megapixels
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
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Total lenses 14 15
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 / 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 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 705 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 440 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $3,999 $1,997