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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2017
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Z fc, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Z fc (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was announced 5 years before the Z fc and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades versus the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z fc 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Z fc Fujifilm GFX 50S 
AnnouncedJune 2021January 2017Fresher by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z fc 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with outer measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the Z fc.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z fc is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z fc.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will show greater detail with its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography highlights
89
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
Nikon Z fc Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
64
weather sealing
provides touch focus
MP count fantastic (51MP)
low battery (400 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
72
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging factors
Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm GFX 50SNikon Z fc
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon Z fc
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 117 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Total lenses 12 21
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $5,499 $949