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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 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
  • Revealed September 2021
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Fujifilm X-T1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 7 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores vs the Fujifilm X-T1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T1 
RevealedSeptember 2021April 2014Newer by 90 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm X-T1 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II features outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 has measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Fujifilm X-T1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the Fujifilm X-T1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1 is 55 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography info
92
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography features
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
81
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
terrible battery (350 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
90
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (900g)
33
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFujifilm X-T1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T1
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2014-04-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 14 54
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options no built-in flash Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/180 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 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 440 gr (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $3,999 $1,300