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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
55
Imaging
87
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and X-S20 (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and X-S20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was announced 20 months prior to the X-S20 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the X-S20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II X-S20 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1840kCrisper screen (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 X-S20 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
RevealedMay 2023September 2021More modern by 20 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II X-S20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S20 has dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the X-S20.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and X-S20 is 55 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and X-S20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography factors
92
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography features
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competition (900g)
75
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
heavier than competitors in class (491g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography highlights
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect autofocus
86
silent mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (750 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography advice
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
better than average battery (750 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (491 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography information
90
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (750 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
77
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (491 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-S20
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFujifilm X-S20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-S20
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2023-05-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 14 86
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 6240 x 4160 @30p, 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 6240x4160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 491g (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 750 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,999 $1,299