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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Launched December 2013
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Df (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Df (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 4 years after the Df which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades vs the Df with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Nikon Df

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Df 
LaunchedSeptember 2018December 2013More modern by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2360k921kCrisper display (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Df Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Df

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Df 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Nikon Df has specifications of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the Df.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Df is 59 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Df.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will produce more detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Nikon Df
91
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography information
Nikon Df Street photography information
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Nikon Df
70
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (1,400 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Nikon Df Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
good battery (1,400 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Df Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (1,400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
Nikon Df Vlogging info
33
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Nikon Df
 Fujifilm GFX 50RNikon Df
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Nikon Df
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-09-25 2013-12-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Nikon F
Number of lenses 12 309
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lb) 760 grams (1.68 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3279
Other
Battery life 400 images 1400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $4,499 $2,747