Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon D700

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon D700. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D700 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D700 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 D700 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 D700 has 12,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 744 % larger resolution than Nikon D700. 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 D700 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100. Nikon D700 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 100 has 10 to 12800.

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 D700

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 D700 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 100. Unfortunately Nikon D700 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 23% heavier than Nikon D700 and its 1074 gr (or 2.37 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon D700 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon D700, 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 D700
Name	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
Release Year	2019	2008
Release Date	2019-05-23	2008-07-01
MSRP	9999 USD	2999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
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	4256 x 2832 pixels
Megapixels	102 MP	12,1 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	EXPEED
Image	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
ISO Range	10 - 12800	200 - 25600
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 D700
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView
Focus Points	425	51
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 D700
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	2360000	922000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic (optional)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.68× (0.86× 35mm equiv.)	0.72×
Viewfinder Resolution	5760000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
Frames per second	5 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
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 Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via wired remote or smartphone)	Optional
GPS	No	Yes Optional through GP-1
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 100	Nikon D700
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Built-in grip holds one or two NP-T125 batteries	Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	800 shots	1000 shots
Width	156 mm	147 mm
Height	144 mm	123 mm
Depth	75 mm	77 mm
Weight	1320 gram	1074 gram