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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-H2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Fujifilm X-H1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm X-H1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the Fujifilm X-H1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-H1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2018More modern by 44 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-H1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-H1 has proportions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Fujifilm X-H1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Fujifilm X-H1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H1 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will result in more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
92
focusing manually
MP count high (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
heavier than competition (900g)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography factors
81
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count high (51MP)
heavier than competition (900 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
low battery power (310 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
90
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery power (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging advice
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (900 grams)
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H1
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFujifilm X-H1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-H1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2018-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 14 54
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 673g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" 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 440 pictures 310 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail cost $3,999 $1,300