Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z6 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
- Announced January 2017
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z6 II
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On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Z6 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 19 months before the Z6 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the Z6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z6
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Z6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 2100k | Sharper display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| Z6 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2018 |  | January 2017 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z6
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Z6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got outer dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and the Z6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z6 is 59 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z6.
All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will resolve more detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Nikon Z6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Nikon Z6 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-01-18 | 2018-08-23 |
| 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 | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 117 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Nikon Z |
| Number of lenses | 12 | 15 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,690k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 360s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/125s | 1/200s |
| 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3299 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-T125 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | XQD card |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $5,499 | $1,997 |