Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2021
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the Z7 (46MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Z7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 3 years after the Z7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the Z7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Nikon Z7
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Z7 | |||
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Released | September 2021 | August 2018 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 2100k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Z7 | Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z7
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Z7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides 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 Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Nikon Z7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the Z7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z7 is 55 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z7.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Nikon Z7 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2021-09-02 | 2018-08-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 8256 x 5504 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 14 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3600 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 sync | 1/125 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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) | XQD card |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail cost | $3,999 | $2,797 |