GFX 50S IIvs X-E4vs Z6 II
Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Z6 II (2020)
- Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
- Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
- Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
- Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, z6 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | X-E4 (2021) | Z6 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £699 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 26.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 364g (body only) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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