Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon D6

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon D6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D6 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100 were released 2019 and Nikon D6 was released 2020. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 2019
Nikon D6 2020

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D6 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 D6 has a "Nikon FX"-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 D6 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 D6 has 21 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 D6 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 392 % larger resolution than Nikon D6. 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

Nikon D6 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100. Nikon D6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Fujifilm GFX 100 has 10 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 10-12800
Nikon D6 100-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D6

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 D6 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 5
Nikon D6 14

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 D6 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 4% heavier than Nikon D6 and its 1270 gr (or 2.8 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 1320 gr
2.91 lb
Nikon D6 1270 gr
2.8 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon D6 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon D6, 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 D6
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 Nikon D6
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
Release Year 2019 2020
Release Date 2019-05-23 2019-09-04
MSRP 9999 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 11648 x 8736 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 21 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 EXPEED 6
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
ISO Range 10 - 12800 100 - 102400
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 D6
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
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
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 105
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
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3.2” 3.2”
Screen dots 2360000 2359000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.68× (0.86× 35mm equiv.) 0.72x
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
Frames per second 5 fps 14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
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
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
XQD
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) Yes (Wired or smartphone)
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon D6
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Built-in grip holds one or two NP-T125 batteries
EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery & charager
Battery Life (CIPA) 800 shots 3580 shots
Width 156 mm 160 mm
Height 144 mm 163 mm
Depth 75 mm 92 mm
Weight 1320 gram 1270 gram