Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      BrandNikonFujifilm
      ModelD850GFX 50S II
      Predecessor ModelNikon D810 Fujifilm GFX 50S
      MSRP$3299$3999
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMedium format
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm43.8 x 32.9 mm
      Total Pixels46.89 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel51.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,40050 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      ProcessorEXPEED 5X-Processor 4
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55048256 x 6192
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 7:6, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFFJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Neutral White, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Focusing SystemTTL Contrast AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points153425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Lens MountNikon FFujifilm G
      Crop Factor1x0.79x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot2,360k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x0.61x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.75x0.77x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneMechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec3600 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 51 Frames (Raw)Up to 3 fps for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync (normal)
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/125 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      DxO Low Light ISO2660
      DxO Color Depth26.4
      DxO Dynamic Range14.8
      DxO Overall Score100
      Video Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      H.264/MPEG-4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [36 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      2 hours
      Terminals Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE4.2 LE
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired, wireless, smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Dimensions146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.75 x 4.88 x 3.11")150 x 104 x 87 mm (5.91 x 4.09 x 3.43")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.2 x 6.4 x 5.7"9.4 x 8 x 5.6"
      Package Weight4.265 lb3.42 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Battery PackEN-EL15aNP-W235
      Battery Life1840 shots440 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D850 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
      Ultra Sonic Vibration
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W235
      AC power adapter AC-5VJ
      Plug adapter
      USB cable
      Shoulder strap
      Body cap
      Hot shoe cover
      Cable protector


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