• 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 45.7 megapixels
  • ISO 64 - 25,600
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100

  • Less expensive
    $3097 vs $6699*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.35 vs 3.76 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    67 mm vs 102 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/200 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    9.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 100 advantages over Nikon Z7

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer video battery life
    170 vs 85 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 800 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 45.7 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    47 vs 26 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

  • Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.

  • Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.

  • Read our Nikon Z7 Review

  • Outstanding image quality; Fast hybrid AF with phase-detect; 5fps bursts at full resolution; In-body image stabilization; Improved EVF; Weather sealing; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K at up to 30fps.

  • Big and bulky; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Vertical grip not as comfortable; Native lens selection still limited.

  • Read our Fujifilm GFX 100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon Z7
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7
Sony A7 III
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Top deck display
  • More dots on screen
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony A7 III
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Fast startup
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7
Nikon Z6
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • More pixels
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon Z6
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7
Canon EOS R
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Fujifilm GFX 100
Canon EOS R
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 100S

Nikon Z7
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Newer
  • Lighter weight

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