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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2017
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-T1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the Fujifilm X-T1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2014More recent by 34 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Fujifilm X-T1 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S provides exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T1 has specifications of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the Fujifilm X-T1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T1 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give you extra detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography features
72
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
67
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
low battery (400 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
63
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 per charge)
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T1
 Fujifilm GFX 50SFujifilm X-T1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T1
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2014-04-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 117 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 12 54
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 440 gr (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch cost $5,499 $1,300