Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z30
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Z30 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1320k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
Z30 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Introduced | June 2022 | ![]() | January 2017 | Newer by 66 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z30
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Z30 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Nikon Z30 | |
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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 |