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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Released January 2017
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2022
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Z30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Z30 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 6 years prior to the Z30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores vs the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z30 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Z30 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedJune 2022January 2017Newer by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got outer dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Z30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the Z30.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z30 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z30.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide you with more detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
Nikon Z30 Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography information
Nikon Z30 Sports photography information
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
76
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
boasts touch focus
MP count excellent (51MP)
bad battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging details
Nikon Z30 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm GFX 50SNikon Z30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon Z30
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS 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 51 megapixels 21 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Total lenses 12 35
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $5,499 $650