- Medium format 1,441.0mm2
- 51.4 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- 35mm 858.0mm2
- 45.7 megapixels
- ISO 64 - 25,600
Differences
Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Nikon Z7 II
-
Larger sensor
Medium format
vs
35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
-
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31
vs
4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
-
Longer exposure
3600
vs
900 sec
Long exposures for night shots
-
Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Nikon Z7 II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S
-
Less expensive
$2797 vs
$4895*
Save money for lenses or accessories
-
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
-
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
-
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
-
Longer video battery life
100
vs
70 minutes
Capture more video
-
On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
-
Thinner
69 mm
vs
91 mm
Thinner
-
Higher max flash sync
1/200
vs
1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
-
Newer
5 years
vs
9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
-
Lighter weight
705g
vs
920g
Lighter weight
-
Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
-
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps
vs
3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
-
Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Similarities
Common Strengths
-
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
-
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
-
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
-
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
-
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
-
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
-
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
-
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
-
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
-
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
-
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
-
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
-
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
-
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
403 Forbidden
Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /cameras/_fragment
on this server.
Review Excerpt
-
Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
-
Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
-
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S Review
The Competition
Compared to Hasselblad X1D
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Hasselblad
X1D
-
Tiltable Screen
-
Top deck display
Nikon
Z7 II
Hasselblad
X1D
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Fujifilm
GFX 50R
-
Less expensive
-
Built-in Bluetooth
Nikon
Z7 II
Fujifilm
GFX 50R
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Hasselblad X1D II
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Hasselblad
X1D II
-
Less expensive
-
Tiltable Screen
Nikon
Z7 II
Hasselblad
X1D II
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony A7R IV
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Sony
A7R IV
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Bigger pixels
-
Top deck display
Compared to Canon R5
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Canon
R5
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Less expensive
-
Tilt-swivel screen
