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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2017
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D600
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D300S, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and D300S (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and D300S (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was released 7 years after the D300S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the D300S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon D300S

 Fujifilm GFX 50S D300S 
ReleasedJanuary 2017November 2009Newer by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kCrisper display (+1440k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 D300S Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D300S

 Fujifilm GFX 50S D300S 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features physical measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Nikon D300S has sizing of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D300S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the D300S.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and D300S is 59 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and D300S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography advice
Nikon D300S Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Street photography with Nikon D300S
72
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography details
Nikon D300S Sports photography details
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography advice
Nikon D300S Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
MP count fantastic (51MP)
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
48
weather proof
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (938 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Nikon D300S
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 shots)
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
22
offers face detection autofocus
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (938 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon D300S
 Fujifilm GFX 50SNikon D300S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon D300S
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-01-18 2009-11-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 117 51
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Nikon F
Number of lenses 12 309
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 938 grams (2.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 787
Other
Battery life 400 shots 950 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $5,499 $1,630