Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D2H

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon D2H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D2H is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Nikon D2H was released 2003. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018
Nikon D2H 2003

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50R is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D2H 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 D2H 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 D2H 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 D2H has 4 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 D2H 4 MP
4021248 pixels
2464 x 1632

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 1171 % larger resolution than Nikon D2H. 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 D2H. Fujifilm GFX 50R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D2H has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800
Nikon D2H 200-1600

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 D2H

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 D2H can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3
Nikon D2H 8

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 D2H 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 D2H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 55% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50R and its 775 gr (or 1.71 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb
Nikon D2H 1200 gr
2.65 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D2H Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon D2H, 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 D2H
Name Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon D2H
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D2H
Release Year 2018 2003
Release Date 2018-09-25 2003-07-22
MSRP 4499 USD 3500 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D2H
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D2H
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 JFET
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 2464 x 1632 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 4 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D2H
ISO Range 100 - 12800 200 - 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 D2H
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 9
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 D2H
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 2,5”
Screen dots 2360000 211000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.86× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D2H
Frames per second 3 fps 8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 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 50R
Nikon D2H
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 D2H
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D2H
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) Remote control is supported
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D2H
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots N/A
Width 161 mm 158 mm
Height 97 mm 150 mm
Depth 66 mm 86 mm
Weight 775 gram 1200 gram