Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon D300

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon D300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D300 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100S were released 2021 and Nikon D300 was released 2006. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100S 2021
Nikon D300 2006

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100S is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D300 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 D300 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 100S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon D300 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 100S has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D300 has 12,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100S 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Nikon D300 12,3 MP
12212224 pixels
4288 x 2848

Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 733 % larger resolution than Nikon D300. 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 100S has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D300. Fujifilm GFX 100S has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D300 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100S 100-12800
Nikon D300 200-6400

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 D300

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 D300 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100S 5
Nikon D300 6

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 D300 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 D300 weighs 925 gr (equal to 2.04 lb) which is 3% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 100S and its 900 gr (or 1.98 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100S 900 gr
1.98 lb
Nikon D300 925 gr
2.04 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon D300 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon D300, 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 D300
Name Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon D300
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
Release Year 2021 2006
Release Date 2021-01-27 2007-08-23
MSRP 5999 USD 1799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
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 4288 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 12,3 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 EXPEED
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
ISO Range 100 - 12800 200 - 6400
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 + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
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
Face Detection
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
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 100S
Nikon D300
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 922000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
Frames per second 5 fps 6 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 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
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 D300
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
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 (Optional)
GPS No Yes
Optional through GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D300
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 460 shots 1000 shots
Width 150 mm 147 mm
Height 104 mm 114 mm
Depth 87 mm 74 mm
Weight 900 gram 925 gram