Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z7 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2018.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018
Nikon Z7 2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50R has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon Z7 has a "Nikon FX"-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 50R 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon Z7 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 50R has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z7 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50R 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192
Nikon Z7 46 MP
45441024 pixels
8256 x 5504

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 12 % larger resolution than Nikon Z7. 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 Z7 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50R. Nikon Z7 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800
Nikon Z7 64-25600

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 50R
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3
Nikon Z7 9

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z7 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 50R weighs 775 gr (equal to 1.71 lb) which is 15% heavier than Nikon Z7 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb
Nikon Z7 675 gr
1.49 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z7 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Z7, 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 50R
Nikon Z7
Name Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon Z7
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
Release Year 2018 2018
Release Date 2018-09-25 2018-08-23
MSRP 4499 USD 3399 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 8256 x 5504 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 46 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro EXPEED 6
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
ISO Range 100 - 12800 64 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor Shift (5 axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
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 425 493
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 50R
Nikon Z7
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3,2” 3.2”
Screen dots 2360000 2100000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
Frames per second 3 fps 9 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 seconds 30 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
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
Memory Card SD/SDHC
XQD
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon Z7
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 330 shots
Width 161 mm 134 mm
Height 97 mm 101 mm
Depth 66 mm 68 mm
Weight 775 gram 675 gram