Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon D3200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon D3200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Nikon D3200

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3200 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II were released 2021 and Nikon D3200 was released 2012. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	2021
Nikon D3200	2012

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3200 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon D3200 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 II	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon D3200	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 II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3200 has 24,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	51 MP 51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192
Nikon D3200	24,2 MP 24064000 pixels 6016 x 4000

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 112 % larger resolution than Nikon D3200. 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 II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3200. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D3200 has 100 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	100-12800
Nikon D3200	100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3200 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3200 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3200

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S II can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3200 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	3
Nikon D3200	4

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon D3200 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 II weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 78% heavier than Nikon D3200 and its 505 gr (or 1.11 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	900 gr 1.98 lb
Nikon D3200	505 gr 1.11 lb