Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon D810

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon D810. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D810 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II were released 2021 and Nikon D810 was released 2014. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 2021
Nikon D810 2014

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D810 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 D810 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 II 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon D810 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 II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D810 has 36 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 D810 36 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 41 % larger resolution than Nikon D810. 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 D810 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Nikon D810 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 12800 while Fujifilm GFX 50S II has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 100-12800
Nikon D810 64-12800

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 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D810

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 D810 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 3
Nikon D810 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 II and Nikon D810 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 D810 weighs 980 gr (equal to 2.16 lb) which is 9% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50S II and its 900 gr (or 1.98 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 900 gr
1.98 lb
Nikon D810 980 gr
2.16 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon D810 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon D810, 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 II
Nikon D810
Name Fujifilm GFX 50S II Nikon D810
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
Release Year 2021 2014
Release Date 2021-09-02 2014-06-26
MSRP 3999 USD 3299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
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 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 EXPEED 4
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
ISO Range 100 - 12800 64 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 6.5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
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 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 II
Nikon D810
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 2360000 1229000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 3600 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 No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
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 50S II
Nikon D810
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Optional via WT-5A or Eye-Fi
Remote Control Supported (no further information) Yes
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1 or GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Nikon D810
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 1200 shots
Width 150 mm 146 mm
Height 104 mm 123 mm
Depth 87 mm 82 mm
Weight 900 gram 980 gram