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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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
  • Released September 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm GFX 50S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Medium format).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm GFX 50S II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades against the Fujifilm GFX 50S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm GFX 50S 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2017More modern by 56 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Display resolution2360k2360kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got physical dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm GFX 50S II has sizing of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm GFX 50S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm GFX 50S II is 59 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
92
has manual focus
high resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
heavier than competition (900 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
81
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
megapixel count great (51MP)
low battery life (400 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high resolution (51 megapixels)
heavier than competition (900 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
90
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging features
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging features
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (900 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm GFX 50S II
 Fujifilm GFX 50SFujifilm GFX 50S II
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2021-09-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Fujifilm G
Number of lenses 12 14
Focal length multiplier 0.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 secs 3600 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 pounds) 900g (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
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 400 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $5,499 $3,999