Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon D3

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

Manufacturing

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

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100S 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 100S 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.

** 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 100S 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:

Fujifilm GFX 100S 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 100S. Nikon D3 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 100S has 100 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 100S
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 100S can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3 can shoot up to 9 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 100S. 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 44% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 100S and its 900 gr (or 1.98 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon D3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon D3, 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 100S	Nikon D3
Name	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
Release Year	2021	2007
Release Date	2021-01-27	2007-08-23
MSRP	5999 USD	4999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
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 100S	Nikon D3
ISO Range	100 - 12800	200 - 25600
White Balance Presets	7	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	6 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
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 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 100S	Nikon D3
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	2360000	922000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
Frames per second	5 fps	9 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 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 Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
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 100S	Nikon D3
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Supported (no further information)	Yes
GPS	No	Yes Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Nikon D3
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger	EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA)	460 shots	4300 shots
Width	150 mm	160 mm
Height	104 mm	157 mm
Depth	87 mm	88 mm
Weight	900 gram	1300 gram