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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-H2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was released 13 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-H1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the Fujifilm X-H1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-H1 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2017Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-H1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers exterior dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-H1 has sizing of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the Fujifilm X-H1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-H1 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-H1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
72
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
has no phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography info
64
environment proof
offers focus by touch
MP count fantastic (51MP)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
bad battery (310 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-H1
 Fujifilm GFX 50SFujifilm X-H1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-H1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2018-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 117 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 12 54
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.75x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4")
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 400 photos 310 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $5,499 $1,300