Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z fc. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z fc
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Z fc | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1320k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
Z fc | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Announced | June 2021 | January 2017 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z fc
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Z fc | |||
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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).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Z fc in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Nikon Z fc | |
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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 |