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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Df, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Df (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Df (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 3 years later than the Df and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores vs the Df in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Df

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Df 
IntroducedJanuary 2017December 2013More recent by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k921kSharper screen (+1439k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Df Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Df

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Df 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Nikon Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Df in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and the Df.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Df.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will result in extra detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography advice
Nikon Df Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Street photography with Nikon Df
72
screen tilts
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Nikon Df
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
69
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (1,400 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography factors
Nikon Df Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery pack (1,400 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Nikon Df Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 shots)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Df
 Fujifilm GFX 50SNikon Df
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon Df
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-01-18 2013-12-20
Body design SLR-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
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 117 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Nikon F
Number of lenses 12 309
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lb) 760 grams (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 1400 pictures
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $5,499 $2,747