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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Fujifilm GFX 50S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Medium format).

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores versus the Fujifilm GFX 50S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm GFX 50R 
LaunchedSeptember 2021September 2018More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution2360k2360kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers external measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Fujifilm GFX 50S II has measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Fujifilm GFX 50S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II is 59 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Portrait photography camera
91
manual focus
high sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
92
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography info
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
more heavy than others in class (900g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
70
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
81
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high sensor resolution (51MP)
more heavy than others in class (900g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
high sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 shots)
90
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging information
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging information
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (900g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II
 Fujifilm GFX 50RFujifilm GFX 50S II
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2021-09-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
Sensor type 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 51 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm G
Available lenses 12 14
Focal length multiplier 0.8 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 seconds 3600 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 lbs) 900g (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
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 400 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $4,499 $3,999