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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S

Portability
55
Imaging
87
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Fujifilm X-H2S front
Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S 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
  • Revealed September 2021
Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-H1
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H2S, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 9 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-H2S so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades against the Fujifilm X-H2S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-H2S 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1620kCrisper display (+740k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
LaunchedMay 2022September 2021More modern by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H2S

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-H2S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers outer measurements 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 X-H2S has dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H2S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Fujifilm X-H2S.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H2S is 55 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H2S.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography features
92
you can focus manually
high MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
83
manual focus
high resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography highlights
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
more heavy than competitors in class (900 grams)
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
more heavy than others (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (580 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography features
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
high MP (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
display is not selfie friendly
73
good battery pack (580 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (660g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography features
90
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (580 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging information
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than others (660g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-H2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-H2S
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFujifilm X-H2S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-H2S
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2022-05-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked BSI X-Trans
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 14 82
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7")
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 440 images 580 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $3,999 $2,499