Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z50

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z50. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm GFX 100

Nikon Z50

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z50 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2019.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm GFX 100	2019
Nikon Z50	2019

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon Z50 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 100	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon Z50	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z50 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100	102 MP 101756928 pixels 11648 x 8736
Nikon Z50	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 392 % larger resolution than Nikon Z50. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z50 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100. Nikon Z50 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm GFX 100 has 10 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100	10-12800
Nikon Z50	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z50

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z50 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100	5
Nikon Z50	11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z50 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100 weighs 1320 gr (equal to 2.91 lb) which is 193% heavier than Nikon Z50 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100	1320 gr 2.91 lb
Nikon Z50	450 gr 0.99 lb