Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1X

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was brought out 24 months before the E-M1X which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades against the E-M1X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with external measurements 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 Olympus E-M1X has dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and the E-M1X.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M1X is 59 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M1X.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver extra detail having its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.