Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1X

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 2 years after the E-M1X which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the E-M1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M1X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the E-M1X.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M1X is 55 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M1X.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will produce greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.