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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the Z7 II (46MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Z7 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was unveiled 11 months after the Z7 II and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores against the Z7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z7 II 
RevealedSeptember 2021October 2020More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

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

 Z7 II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z7 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II features outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Z7 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z7 II is 55 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z7 II.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will show extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
92
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
88
manual focus
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
72
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
more heavy than average (900g)
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
81
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
more heavy than average (900g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
90
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging features
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (900 grams)
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z7 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IINikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 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 dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 46MP
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 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Available lenses 14 15
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Supported 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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 705 gr (1.55 pounds)
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 photos 420 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $3,999 $2,997