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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 7 months after the Fujifilm X-T2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2016More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T2

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T2 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S provides external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T2 has proportions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the Fujifilm X-T2.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T2 is 59 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give more detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
89
you can focus manually
high MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
high MP (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
provides touch focus
high MP (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
high MP (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T2
 Fujifilm GFX 50SFujifilm X-T2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T2
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2016-07-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 325
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 12 54
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 gr (1.63 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at release $5,499 $1,600