Fujifilm GFX100S II vs Nikon Z 8
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| FujifilmGFX100S II | NikonZ 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2024 | May 2023 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor type | GFX 102MP CMOS II | Stacked backside-illuminated CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 43.8 × 32.9 mm | 35.9 × 23.9 mm |
| Effective resolution | 102 MP | 45.7 MP |
| Largest image | 11648 × 8736 | 8256 × 5504 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 80–12800 | 64–25600 |
| Sensor detail | – | 52.37 million total pixels; sensor cleaning, dust-off reference data, protective sensor shield and electro-conductive/fluorine coatings |
| Image formats | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14/16-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF; four-shot full-colour 102-megapixel and sixteen-shot 400-megapixel modes require Fujifilm Pixel Shift Combiner computer software, not a 400-megapixel single exposure | 14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or high-efficiency compression; JPEG, HEIF and RAW plus JPEG or HEIF |
| ISO detail | Standard still ISO80–12800; extended ISO40/25600/51200/102400; standard movie ISO100–12800, extended ISO25600 | Expandable to equivalent ISO 32–102400; HLG still photography starts at ISO 400; auto ISO supported |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | EXPEED 7 |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Sensor shift |
| Maximum continuous burst | 7 fps | 20 fps |
| Lens detail | Fujifilm G mount; exact maker photograph shows GF32–64mmF4 R LM WR, excluded from body specifications and weight | NIKKOR Z lenses; NIKKOR F lenses require a mount adapter and retain model-dependent restrictions |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast autofocus; 117 or 425 selectable single points and customisable zones; animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train recognition, plus human face/eye detection. Maker specifies BIRD setting for insects and AIRPLANE for drones | Hybrid phase/contrast detection, 493 single-point FX still positions, 3D tracking and subject detection including people, animals, birds and vehicles/aircraft. Maker sensitivity −7 EV or −9 EV with Starlight View, measured in AF-S at ISO 100, 20°C and f/1.2. |
| Shutter | Mechanical up to 1/4000 second, electronic up to 1/16000 second; exposures up to 60 minutes. Maker cautions against electronic shutter for fast movement; flash unavailable with electronic shutter | Electronic shutter only, with selectable sound and sensor shield; 1/32000 to 30 seconds, Bulb/Time and manual-mode extension to 900 seconds. Flash sync 1/200 or 1/250 second with reduced guide number at the higher speeds; compatible Auto FP up to 1/8000. |
| Burst detail | Maximum 7 fps mechanical, with maker cold-start buffer 184 JPEG or 30 compressed RAW frames; media and conditions affect results. Electronic shooting is 3 fps full-sensor or 4.1 fps with 35 mm Format crop. Amateur Photographer finds live view between frames available only at 2 fps | Continuous high-speed shooting up to 20 fps for full-resolution RAW. High-speed capture C15/C30 uses large FX or DX JPEGs, C60 requires large DX JPEGs and C120 requires small FX JPEGs (4128 × 2752). High-speed burst length varies by frame rate according to the current manual; these restricted JPEG modes are separate from the main continuous RAW figure. Pre-release capture available. Current manual restrictions take precedence over UK marketing prose and TechRadar's erroneous full-resolution 60 fps claim. |
| Stabilisation detail | Five-axis sensor shift; maker up to 8 stops based on CIPA pitch/yaw with GF63mmF2.8 R WR. Digital movie stabilisation adds 1.1× crop in specified modes | Five-axis sensor shift; lens VR supported, with Synchro VR up to 6 stops using NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S at the telephoto end under Nikon's CIPA conditions; electronic movie VR available |
| Flash | Compatible external TTL hot shoe and synchronisation terminal; mechanical sync 1/125 second or slower | No built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible external i-TTL Speedlights |
| Exposure controls | PASM mode dial with six custom positions; twin command dials, configurable controls and 20 film simulations including REALA ACE | P/S/A/M; ±5 EV still-image or ±3 EV movie compensation; matrix, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 4096 × 2160 at 29.97 fps | 8256 × 4644 at 59.94 fps |
| Video detail | DCI4K 4096×2160 and UHD4K 3840×2160 up to 29.97p; Full HD up to 59.94p. H.265 4:2:2 10-bit recording, F-Log2 and waveform/vectorscope monitoring; ProRes requires compatible external USB-C SSD. HDMI RAW is 3840×2160 up to 29.97p at 12-bit. Maker video table lists 1.0× crop with digital stabilisation off, 1.1× for specified digital-stabilisation modes | N-RAW 12-bit 8256 × 4644 up to 59.94p; 5392 × 3032 up to 59.94p and 4128 × 2322 up to 119.88p. Conventional UHD 7680 × 4320 up to 29.97p; UHD 4K and Full HD up to 119.88p. ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 8/10-bit and H.264 have format-dependent limits. Internal N-Log/HLG, waveform, timecode, RAW proxies and Hi-Res Zoom. Nikon's launch recording claims approximately 125 minutes UHD 4K/60p and 90 minutes UHD 8K/30p use specified media, temperature and external-power conditions. |
| Audio | Separate 3.5 mm stereo microphone and headphone sockets | Built-in stereo microphones; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit for NEV/MOV or AAC 48 kHz/16-bit for MP4; external microphone with attenuator and headphone monitoring |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3.2″ | 3.2″ |
| Screen dots | 2,360,000 | 2,100,000 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | Three-direction tilting 3.2-inch 4:3 touchscreen, approximately 2.36 million dots; 1.8-inch monochrome top status display, 303×230 dots | Four-axis horizontal/vertical tilt, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels |
| Viewfinder detail | Fixed 0.5-inch OLED EVF, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.84× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity, −1 dioptre | 0.5-inch Quad-VGA OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.8× magnification and 23 mm eyepoint; blackout-free display |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 530 photographs | 370 photographs |
| Body weight | 802 g (better) | 820 g |
| Release detail | Maker announcement dated 16 May 2024 states worldwide launch in June and onward; month precision retained rather than assuming an exact first global retail day | Announced on 10 May 2023; Nikon US explicitly states availability on 25 May, corroborated by TechRadar's launch coverage. Exact first UK retail day is not independently established. |
| Recording media | Two UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; maker lists cards and compatible external SSDs up to 2 TB, compatibility list applies | One CFexpress Type B/XQD slot and one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; overflow, backup and separate format recording |
| Ports | USB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets, 2.5 mm remote-release socket, hot shoe and synchronisation terminal | USB-C SuperSpeed data port and separate USB-C Power Delivery port; full-size HDMI Type A; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; ten-pin remote terminal. Ethernet requires a compatible USB-LAN adapter; no built-in Ethernet socket or GPS receiver. |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2; maker Frame.io Camera to Cloud support | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge |
| Battery life detail | NP-W235; approximately 530 Normal-mode shots with Auto Power Save enabled and GF63mmF2.8 R WR under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging supported | EN-EL15c; CIPA monitor approximately 370 shots with power saving or 340 without; EVF 340 with power saving or 330 without. Nikon's separate continuous-shooting test gives approximately 2280 shots; movie battery claim approximately 85 minutes. EN-EL15b/15a provide fewer shots; optional MB-N12 takes two batteries. |
| Charging | – | USB charging and power delivery with suitable optional cable/adapter; in-camera charging supports EN-EL15c/15b. MH-25a external charger appears in the technical accessory list; current UK included-accessory tiles do not list it, so verify regional package contents. |
| Dimensions | 150.0×104.2×87.2 mm; minimum depth 44.0 mm | Approximately 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 802 g without battery/card or 883 g including battery/card; photographed lens and optional MHG-GFX S hand grip excluded | Approximately 820 g body only or 910 g with battery/card, excluding body cap and shoe cover |
| Materials | Magnesium-alloy body sealed in 60 places; maker weather-resistance statement assumes weather-resistant GF lens, operating temperature −10°C to +40°C | Magnesium alloy and carbon-fibre composite; dust/moisture-resistant construction, maker operating range −10°C to 40°C |
| In the box | – | Current UK accessory tiles list EN-EL15c, UC-E24 USB cable, AN-DC26 strap, DK-33 eyecup and BF-N1 body cap; technical list additionally names BS-1 shoe cover, HDMI/USB cable clip and region-dependent MH-25a charger |
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