Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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

Go in depth with our full Nikon D850 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D850 conclusion.

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.
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Differences

Nikon D850 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

Less expensive
$2197 vs $2999
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.20 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

1840 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
0.08 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
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
200 vs 25 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Nikon D850

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 200 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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
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
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

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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

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 Hasselblad X1D

Nikon D850

Hasselblad X1D

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D850 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 Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D850

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2249
35mm

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Canon 5D Mark IV

$4599
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon 5D Mark IV

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 50R

Sony A99 II

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2464
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Pentax K-1 II

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R 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 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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