Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D800

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D800. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D800 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S were released 2016 and Nikon D800 was released 2012. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S 2016
Nikon D800 2012

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50S is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D800 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon D800 has a "Nikon FX"-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 50S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon D800 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 50S has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D800 has 36,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50S 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192
Nikon D800 36,3 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 41 % larger resolution than Nikon D800. 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 D800 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S. Nikon D800 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 50S has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S 100-12800
Nikon D800 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 50S
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D800

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D800 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S 3
Nikon D800 6

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D800 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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 2% heavier than Nikon D800 and its 900 gr (or 1.98 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S 920 gr
2.03 lb
Nikon D800 900 gr
1.98 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D800 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D800, 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 50S
Nikon D800
Name Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon D800
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
Release Year 2016 2012
Release Date 2016-09-19 2012-02-07
MSRP 6499 USD 2999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 7360 x 4912 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 36,3 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro EXPEED 3
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
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 50S
Nikon D800
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
Tracking
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
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 50S
Nikon D800
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3,2”
Screen dots 2360000 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT-LCD TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.67× (0.85× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
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, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Optional with Nikon Wireless Transmitter for D800 (WT-4A)
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D800
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 900 shots
Width 148 mm 146 mm
Height 94 mm 123 mm
Depth 91 mm 82 mm
Weight 920 gram 900 gram