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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Fujifilm X-T20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 4 years after the Fujifilm X-T20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the Fujifilm X-T20 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-T20

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T20 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2017More modern by 57 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kClearer display (+1440k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T20 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T20 is 55 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T20.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will give greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography factors
92
manual focus
great megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography details
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography details
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography factors
81
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
great megapixels (51MP)
more heavy than competitors in class (900 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
offers touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
90
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFujifilm X-T20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T20
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2017-01-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 325
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Available lenses 14 54
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at release $3,999 $900