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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the Z7 (46MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Z7 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was brought out 19 months before the Z7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores against the Z7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z7 
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Z7 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2017More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got physical dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the Z7.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z7 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will resolve extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
89
manual focus
MP count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
87
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
provides touch to focus
MP count great (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
low battery power (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging information
Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm GFX 50SNikon Z7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon Z7
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias 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 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 493
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Available lenses 12 15
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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 synchronize 1/125 secs 1/200 secs
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
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 rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $5,499 $2,797