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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8

Portability
55 Imaging
88 Features
82 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Launched September 2021
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2023
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the Z8 (46MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Z8 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was unveiled 20 months earlier than the Z8 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades vs the Z8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z8 
Display resolution2360k2089kClearer display (+271k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

		

		

			
 Z8 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
AnnouncedMay 2023September 2021More recent by 20 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Z8 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.20"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the Z8.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z8 is 55 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z8.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will deliver greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography details
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography details
92
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
89
 has manual focus
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography information
Nikon Z8 Street photography information
72
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 environment sealing
 more heavy than competition (900g)
72
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average (910g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
81
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 no phase detect AF
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)
 not so great battery pack (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography information
Nikon Z8 Travel photography information
66
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 sensor resolution is high (51MP)
 more heavy than competition (900 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
61
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
 heavier than average (910g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
90
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (51MP)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
84
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.20")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging info
Nikon Z8 Vlogging info
34
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone socket
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (900 grams)
33
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average (910 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z8
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IINikon Z8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Nikon Z8
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2023-05-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked 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 51 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Available lenses 14 46
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.20 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 910 grams (2.01 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 440 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $3,999 $3,999