Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon D100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon D100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D100 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D100 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon D100 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D100 has 6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 750 % larger resolution than Nikon D100. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D100. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D100 has 200 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S II can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Unfortunately Nikon D100 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 15% heavier than Nikon D100 and its 780 gr (or 1.72 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon D100 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Nikon D100, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Name	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Release Year	2021	2002
Release Date	2021-09-02	2002-02-21
MSRP	3999 USD	1999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Sensor Size	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	8256 x 6192 pixels	3008 x 2000 pixels
Megapixels	51 MP	6 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	EXPEED
Image	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
ISO Range	100 - 12800	200 - 1600
White Balance Presets	7	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	6.5 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	425	5
Lens Mount	Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Medium Format 0.79x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 19 mm 50 mm becomes 40 mm 100 mm becomes 79 mm 200 mm becomes 158 mm	DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	1,8”
Screen dots	2360000	118000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Frames per second	3 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	3600 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	11 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Supported (no further information)	Yes (Via Optional vertical grip or software)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Nikon D100
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger	Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	N/A
Width	150 mm	144 mm
Height	104 mm	116 mm
Depth	87 mm	81 mm
Weight	900 gram	780 gram