Nikon D4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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Nikon D4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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35mm 860.4mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon D4 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D4.

Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 50R Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm GFX 50R in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the GFX 50R.
Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R conclusion.

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Differences

Nikon D4 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

Bigger pixels
~ 7.31 vs 5.31 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

2600 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.21 vs 0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 25 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Nikon D4

Less expensive
$2999 vs $4500
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
66 mm vs 90 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
775g vs 1347g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
2360k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon D4.
Read our Nikon D4 Initial Test

Same superb image quality as the 50S; Slightly improved performance; Less expensive and slimmer than 50S.
Lackluster ergonomics; Sluggish autofocus; Poor video features and performance.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 1DX

Nikon D4

Canon 1DX

$4500
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

$5299
35mm

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D4 vs Canon 1DX

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Canon 1DX

$4599
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$5299
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon 1DX

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D4

Canon EOS-1D C

$4500
35mm

$6989
35mm

Shoot 4K video
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D4 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Canon EOS-1D C

$4599
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$6989
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Nikon D4S

Nikon D4

Nikon D4S

$4500
35mm

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$5399
35mm

Fast startup
Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon D4S

$4599
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$5399
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Nikon D4

Hasselblad X1D

$4500
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

$4999
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D4 vs Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync
Headphone jack

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Nikon D4

Hasselblad X1D II

$4500
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$5750
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D4 vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D II

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II

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