Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

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Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Nikon D850 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

Less expensive
$2197 vs $4999
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 3.76 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

1840 vs 460 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Nikon D850

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer video battery life
170 vs 70 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
787k vs 590k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.86x vs 0.75x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
102.0 vs 45.7 megapixels
Higher resolution 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

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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 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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
Read our Nikon D850 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 100S Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS

Nikon D850

Canon 5DS

$2464
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5DS

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Canon 5DS

$5499
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Sony A99 II

$5499
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$3198
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2464
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1697
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Pentax K-1 II

$5499
Medium format

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1697
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Nikon D850

Hasselblad X1D II

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D850 vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Hasselblad X1D II

$5499
Medium format

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Nikon D850

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$3766
Medium format

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

$5499
Medium format

Shoot 4K video
More viewfinder magnification

$3766
Medium format

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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