Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z9

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z9. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon Z9

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z9 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S were released 2016 and Nikon Z9 was released 2021. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S	2016
Nikon Z9	2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon Z9 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 50S	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon Z9	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 50S has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z9 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50S	51 MP 51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192
Nikon Z9	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 12 % larger resolution than Nikon Z9. 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 Z9 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S. Nikon Z9 has an ISO range that stretches from 32 to 102400 while Fujifilm GFX 50S has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S	100-12800
Nikon Z9	32-102400

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 50S
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z9

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z9 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S	3
Nikon Z9	30

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z9 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.

Nikon Z9 weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 46% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50S and its 920 gr (or 2.03 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S	920 gr 2.03 lb
Nikon Z9	1340 gr 2.95 lb