Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Z50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Z50 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was brought out 3 years before the Z50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up versus the Z50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Nikon Z50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Z50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the Z50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z50 is 59 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z50.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will show extra detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.