Clicky

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Fujifilm X-T3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 19 months before the Fujifilm X-T3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the Fujifilm X-T3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2017Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T3

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got outside 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-T3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the Fujifilm X-T3.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T3 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give more detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography info
89
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography info
64
environment proof
offers touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
33
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T3
 Fujifilm GFX 50SFujifilm X-T3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T3
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2018-09-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Available lenses 12 54
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Minimum shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lb) 539 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 390 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $5,499 $1,500