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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Launched September 2021
Nikon Z7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z7 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2018More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Z7 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
92
focusing manually
high MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
87
you can focus manually
great resolution (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Nikon Z7
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography details
Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
66
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
high MP (51MP)
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
great resolution (46 megapixels)
bad battery (330 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
90
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IINikon Z7
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