Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Samsung NX5

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 11 years after the NX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades against the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the NX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and NX5 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and NX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will show more detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.