Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon D3300

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon D3300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3300 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100 were released 2019 and Nikon D3300 was released 2014. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 2019
Nikon D3300 2014

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3300 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon D3300 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 100 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon D3300 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3300 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Nikon D3300 24 MP
24064000 pixels
6016 x 4000

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 323 % larger resolution than Nikon D3300. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3300. Fujifilm GFX 100 has an ISO range that stretches from 10 to 12800 while Nikon D3300 has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 10-12800
Nikon D3300 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm GFX 100 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3300 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3300 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3300

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3300 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 5
Nikon D3300 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon D3300 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100 weighs 1320 gr (equal to 2.91 lb) which is 207% heavier than Nikon D3300 and its 430 gr (or 0.95 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 1320 gr
2.91 lb
Nikon D3300 430 gr
0.95 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon D3300 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon D3300, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 Nikon D3300
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Release Year 2019 2014
Release Date 2019-05-23 2014-01-07
MSRP 9999 USD 649 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 11648 x 8736 pixels 6016 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 EXPEED 4
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
ISO Range 10 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 11
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.68× (0.86× 35mm equiv.) 0.85× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Frames per second 5 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Optional through WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
Remote Control Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) Yes (Optional)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D3300
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Built-in grip holds one or two NP-T125 batteries
EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 800 shots 700 shots
Width 156 mm 124 mm
Height 144 mm 98 mm
Depth 75 mm 76 mm
Weight 1320 gram 430 gram