Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D90

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D90. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D90 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S were released 2016 and Nikon D90 was released 2008. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S 2016
Nikon D90 2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50S is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D90 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 D90 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 50S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon D90 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 50S has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D90 has 12,3 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 D90 12,3 MP
12212224 pixels
4288 x 2848

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 319 % larger resolution than Nikon D90. 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 50S has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D90. Fujifilm GFX 50S has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D90 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S 100-12800
Nikon D90 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 50S
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D90

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 D90 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S 3
Nikon D90 4,5

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 D90 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 31% heavier than Nikon D90 and its 703 gr (or 1.55 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S 920 gr
2.03 lb
Nikon D90 703 gr
1.55 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D90 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D90, 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 D90
Name Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon D90
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D90
Release Year 2016 2008
Release Date 2016-09-19 2008-08-27
MSRP 6499 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D90
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D90
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 4288 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 12,3 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D90
ISO Range 100 - 12800 200 - 6400
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 D90
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
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
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 50S
Nikon D90
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 920000
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% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.67× (0.85× 35mm equiv.) 0.96× (0.64× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D90
Frames per second 3 fps 4,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 17 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 50S
Nikon D90
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D90
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D90
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2)
GPS No Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D90
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 850 shots
Width 148 mm 132 mm
Height 94 mm 103 mm
Depth 91 mm 77 mm
Weight 920 gram 703 gram