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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z50 
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Z50 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2017More recent by 33 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z50 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
89
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography features
Nikon Z50 Street photography features
72
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography details
Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (400 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
75
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
low battery (400 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
amazing megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging information
Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm GFX 50SNikon Z50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon Z50
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Number of lenses 12 15
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" 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 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
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) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $5,499 $857