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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Released May 2019
Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Released January 2017
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Medium format).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100 was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm GFX 50S which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades against the Fujifilm GFX 50S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2017Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution2360k2360kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers physical measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Fujifilm GFX 50S has measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 52 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50S.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm GFX 100 to deliver more detail with its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
95
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
89
has manual focus
megapixel count high (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
heavier than others in class (1,320g)
72
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
90
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (800 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
67
good battery life (800 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (102MP)
heavier than others in class (1,320 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count high (51MP)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
92
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (800 per charge)
has dual storage slots
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (1,320 grams)
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50S
 Fujifilm GFX 100Fujifilm GFX 50S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Fujifilm GFX 50S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-23 2017-01-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 X Processor Pro
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Fujifilm G
Total lenses 12 12
Crop factor 0.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 1.07x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 360 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-T125
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at release $10,000 $5,499