Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Nikon D3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Nikon D3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II

Nikon D3

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II were released 2023 and Nikon D3 was released 2007. That is a 16 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	2023
Nikon D3	2007

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100 II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon D3 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 II	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon D3	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 II has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3 has 12,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	102 MP 101756928 pixels 11648 x 8736
Nikon D3	12,1 MP 12052992 pixels 4256 x 2832

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 744 % larger resolution than Nikon D3. 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 D3 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100 II. Nikon D3 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 100 II has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	100-12800
Nikon D3	200-25600

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 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	8
Nikon D3	9

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 II. Unfortunately Nikon D3 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.

Nikon D3 weighs 1300 gr (equal to 2.87 lb) which is 26% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 100 II and its 1030 gr (or 2.27 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	1030 gr 2.27 lb
Nikon D3	1300 gr 2.87 lb