Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z6 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Nikon Z6 II

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z6 II is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II were released 2021 and Nikon Z6 II was released 2020. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	2021
Nikon Z6 II	2020

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon Z6 II 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 II	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon Z6 II	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 II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z6 II has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	51 MP 51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192
Nikon Z6 II	25 MP 24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 110 % larger resolution than Nikon Z6 II. 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 Z6 II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Nikon Z6 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm GFX 50S II has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	100-12800
Nikon Z6 II	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 50S II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6 II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S II can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z6 II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	3
Nikon Z6 II	14

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon Z6 II 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 50S II weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 28% heavier than Nikon Z6 II and its 705 gr (or 1.55 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	900 gr 1.98 lb
Nikon Z6 II	705 gr 1.55 lb