Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format vs Nikon Z9

Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format

Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format

Fujifilm
16 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z9 Black 2021

Nikon Z9 Black 2021

Nikon
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format

85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a compact medium format camera with a fixed 35mm f/4 lens and a 102MP sensor, praised for its portability and image quality. Users highlight its creative flexibility through aspect ratio dials and crop modes, but note the lack of IBIS and a confusing menu system. It is best suited for experienced photographers who value image quality over convenience.

Pros
  • Compact and pocketable design
  • Excellent image quality from 102MP sensor
  • Creative aspect ratio dial and crop modes
  • Solid build quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
  • No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
  • Confusing menu system
  • ISO dial not labeled
  • Q-button easily pressed accidentally
  • Aspect ratio dial non-functional in pure RAW mode
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Portability 4
👍 Build quality 4
👎 Lack of ibis 4
👎 Menu usability 3
👍 Creative flexibility 3

Nikon Z9 Black 2021

93 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews

The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
  • Superb image quality and color
  • Robust build and weather sealing
  • Long battery life
  • Continuous firmware updates
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky body
  • Steep learning curve
  • High price point
  • Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
👍 Autofocus performance 9
👍 Build quality 7
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Firmware updates 5
👍 Battery life 4
👎 Weight and size 4

Scores

Wedding Events
Fujifilm
14
Nikon
95
Video
Fujifilm
17
Nikon
95
Sports Wildlife
Fujifilm
18
Nikon
91
Photography
Fujifilm
16
Nikon
91
Product Photography
Fujifilm
13
Nikon
89
Youtube
Fujifilm
10
Nikon
88
Beginner
Fujifilm
8
Nikon
86
Travel
Fujifilm
8
Nikon
83
Streaming
Fujifilm
7
Nikon
78
Vlogging
Fujifilm
5
Nikon
74

Specifications

Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium FormatNikon Z9
Sensor
TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
Size—full-frame
Megapixels—45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Range—64★
Processor—EXPEED 7
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
493
AF Type—Phase Detection: 493
Eye AF—✓★
Animal AF—✓★
Subject Detection—✓★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)—30 fps★
Burst (Electronic)—120 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter—✓★
Video
Max Resolution—8K★
4K FPS—120 fps★
1080p FPS—100 fps★
10-bit—✓★
Log Profile—✓★
RAW Video—✓★
Codec—ProRes 422 HQ, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size—3.2"★
Touchscreen—✓★
Articulating—✓★
EVF Resolution—3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight—1.16 kg★
Battery Life—700 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—✓★
Bluetooth—✓★
USB—USB-C★
HDMI—HDMI Output
Hot Shoe—✓★

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format

  • Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average video (25th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)

Nikon Z9 Black 2021

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format0.002score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z9 Black 20210.014score per dollar

Nikon Z9 Black 2021 offers 7.0x better value for money

Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z9

Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 26 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z9 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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