Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z f

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

Manufacturing

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

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

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

** 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 100S has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z f has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 317 % larger resolution than Nikon Z f. 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 Z f has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100S. Nikon Z f has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 204800 while Fujifilm GFX 100S has 100 to 12800.

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 100S
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z f

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100S can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z f can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z f 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 100S weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 27% heavier than Nikon Z f and its 710 gr (or 1.57 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z f Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z f, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Name	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Release Year	2021	2023
Release Date	2021-01-27	2023-09-20
MSRP	5999 USD	1999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Sensor Size	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	11648 x 8736 pixels	6048 x 4032 pixels
Megapixels	102 MP	25 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4
Image	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
ISO Range	100 - 12800	50 - 204800
White Balance Presets	7	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	6 stops	8 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	273
Lens Mount	Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Medium Format 0.79x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 19 mm 50 mm becomes 40 mm 100 mm becomes 79 mm 200 mm becomes 158 mm	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fully articulated
Screen size	3.2”	3.2”
Screen dots	2360000	2100000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	0.8×
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	3690000
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Frames per second	5 fps	14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Partial Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	H.264 H.265
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n/a/ac)
Remote Control	Supported (no further information)	No
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon Z f
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger	EN-EL15c
Battery Life (CIPA)	460 shots	380 shots
Width	150 mm	144 mm
Height	104 mm	103 mm
Depth	87 mm	49 mm
Weight	900 gram	710 gram