GFX 50Svs Nikon Zf
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
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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.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
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) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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