Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8 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
- Launched January 2017
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Introduced May 2023

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the Z8 (46MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Z8 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 7 years earlier than the Z8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z8. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z8
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Z8 | |||
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Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 2089k | Sharper screen (+271k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
Z8 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | January 2017 | More recent by 76 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z8
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Z8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.20" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got outer dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the Z8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z8 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z8.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide you with more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z8 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Nikon Z8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Nikon Z8 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2023-05-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X Processor Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 46MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 8256 x 5504 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 12 | 46 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3.20" |
Resolution of screen | 2,360k dot | 2,089k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 360 seconds | 900 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/125 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 grams (1.63 lb) | 910 grams (2.01 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2548 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-T125 | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Price at release | $5,499 | $3,999 |