Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D7000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon D7000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D7000 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Nikon D7000 was released 2010. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018
Nikon D7000 2010

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50R is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D7000 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 D7000 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 D7000 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 D7000 has 16,2 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 D7000 16,2 MP
16084992 pixels
4928 x 3264

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 218 % larger resolution than Nikon D7000. 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 D7000 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50R. Nikon D7000 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800
Nikon D7000 100-25600

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 50R
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7000

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 D7000 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3
Nikon D7000 6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon D7000 can shoot movies.

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 D7000 weighs 780 gr (equal to 1.72 lb) which is 1% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50R and its 775 gr (or 1.71 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb
Nikon D7000 780 gr
1.72 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D7000 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon D7000, 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 D7000
Name Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon D7000
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
Release Year 2018 2010
Release Date 2018-09-25 2010-09-15
MSRP 4499 USD 1200 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
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 CMOS
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 4928 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 16,2 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro EXPEED 2
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 12
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 D7000
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 39
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 D7000
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.95× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
Frames per second 3 fps 6 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
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Nikon D7000
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 1050 shots
Width 161 mm 132 mm
Height 97 mm 105 mm
Depth 66 mm 77 mm
Weight 775 gram 780 gram