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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Fujifilm GFX 50S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Medium format).

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm GFX 50S which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up against the Fujifilm GFX 50S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm GFX 50S 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2017Newer by 49 months

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm GFX 100S 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Display resolution2360k2360kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm GFX 50S has specifications of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Fujifilm GFX 50S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 55 and 59 respectively.

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

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm GFX 100S to give you greater detail with its extra 51MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Portrait photography camera
96
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
89
has manual focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography info
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
more heavy than competition (900g)
72
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography factors
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography features
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (102MP)
more heavy than competition (900g)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
MP count amazing (51MP)
not so great battery (400 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
93
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (900g)
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm GFX 50S
 Fujifilm GFX 100SFujifilm GFX 50S
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm GFX 50S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2017-01-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X Processor Pro
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Fujifilm G
Number of lenses 13 12
Crop factor 0.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 1.07x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 360 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 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 900g (1.98 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 460 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-T125
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $5,999 $5,499