Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon D200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D200 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Nikon D200 was released 2005. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018
Nikon D200 2005

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50R is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D200 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50R has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon D200 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 50R 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon D200 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 50R has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D200 has 10 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50R 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192
Nikon D200 10 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 409 % larger resolution than Nikon D200. 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 50R has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D200. Fujifilm GFX 50R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D200 has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800
Nikon D200 100-1600

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 50R
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D200

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3
Nikon D200 5

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 50R. Unfortunately Nikon D200 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 D200 weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 19% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50R and its 775 gr (or 1.71 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb
Nikon D200 920 gr
2.03 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon D200, 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 50R
Nikon D200
Name Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon D200
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
Release Year 2018 2005
Release Date 2018-09-25 2005-11-01
MSRP 4499 USD 1599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 10 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 11
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 50R
Nikon D200
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 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
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (Optional)
GPS No Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D200
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 400 shots
Width 161 mm 147 mm
Height 97 mm 113 mm
Depth 66 mm 74 mm
Weight 775 gram 920 gram