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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR 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
  • Released September 2021
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 6 years later than the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
LaunchedSeptember 2021August 2015More recent by 75 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

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

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 55 and 79 respectively.

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

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

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will resolve more detail having its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
92
manual focus
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography advice
81
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
63
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
low battery (350 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
90
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
33
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2015-08-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 1,452.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Available lenses 14 54
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 440g (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 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 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $3,999 $1,299