GFX 100vs Z50 II
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the gfx 100 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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