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GFX 50Svs Z6 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm GFX 50S (2017) Starting from £1499 new Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography View GFX 50S
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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) Starting from £2199 new Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Studio, Portrait & Landscape Photography — GFX 50S (2017): The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.

Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

↓ Full specifications below

GFX 50S (2017)

  • Photographers who want to enter the GFX system at the lowest possible price
  • Studio and portrait photographers who want medium-format tonal quality on a budget
  • Landscape photographers who work from a tripod and don't need IBIS
  • GFX system historians who want the camera that started it all

Z6 III (2024)

  • Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
  • Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
  • Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
  • Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation

Quick take: The gfx 50s has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gfx 50s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GFX 50S (2017)Z6 III (2024)
Price £1,499 £2,199
Sensor 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution 51.4MP 24.5MP
Video 1080p/30p 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF, face detection Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate 3fps 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life ~400 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 825g (with battery and card) 760g body only
Dimensions 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre GFX 50SZ6 III
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Architecture
9.0
Travel
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Wildlife
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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