Fujifilm GFX 50S
- 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
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Fujifilm GFX 50S summary
Fujifilm GFX 50S is FujiFilm's Pro Mirrorless camera initially revealed on January of 2017. The camera has a 51MP, CMOS Medium format size sensor with a full resolution of 8256 x 6192.
The Fujifilm GFX 50S is scored #32 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras and over all #49 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. Please look at our Smart camera filter to find camera rankings based on your personal requirements.
The following is a graph of various factors used in the rating system.
Fujifilm GFX 50S family
The Fujifilm GFX 50S is part of a family of products. You can see the complete list underneath.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Pros and Cons
Here is a selection of upsides and downsides of the Fujifilm GFX 50S based on factors which are often regarded as essential in a camera.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor features
The Fujifilm GFX 50S is run by the X Processor Pro processor chip. The size of the sensor on the Fujifilm GFX 50S is 44mm x 33mm (Medium format). The 1,452 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 8256 x 6192 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CMOS sensor boasts 51 megapixels and has a native ISO range of 100 to 12800. The ISO can also be widened electronically to 50 to 102400. RAW format is supported which means that you have more margin for error.
The image underneath displays the Fujifilm GFX 50S's sensor size compared to other common sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S sensor comes with a crop factor of 0.8 and is showcased in green.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50S weighs around 1.63 lb (740 gr / 26.10 oz) and the overall size of the camera is 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6"). The weight of average Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr and the Fujifilm GFX 50S is similar as compared with its rivals.
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The top view just below will show the button design on the Fujifilm GFX 50S.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Lens features
The Fujifilm GFX 50S fits the Fujifilm G mount and has 14 lenses that you can purchase. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our database that will work with the Fujifilm GFX 50S.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Connectivity
The Fujifilm GFX 50S has the following connectivity:
- USB Yes
- Wireless Yes
- HDMI Yes
Digital cameras that come with NFC and / or Bluetooth support can easily be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You will be able to transfer pictures and usually alter settings with no need to connect straight with the camera.
Certain apps also enable a Liveview and release the shutter when you are not close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI out, it could be hooked up to an external screen. A good number of cameras enable you to charge the battery pack with the USB socket.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Video features
The highest possible video quality on the Fujifilm GFX 50S is 1920 x 1080 and it can save in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 1080p quality can provide a good balance in quality and file size but 1080p will not leave you with much room to crop. The camera does come with both headphone and mic jack making it really useful while recording audio.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Weather Sealing
Fujifilm GFX 50S provides weather proofing making it a excellent pick to use in tricky conditions. This can be especially beneficial in case you are not sure about the conditions you might encounter in outdoor photography.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Display and Viewfinder
The Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 3.2 inch tilting display with a resolution of 2,360 thousand dots.
Moreover the display is touch friendly which means that you can easily adjust focus points and adjust settings with your fingers. The Fujifilm GFX 50S also comes with a Top display so its possible to instantly view camera settings.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ViewFinder specs regarding Fujifilm GFX 50S are the following:
- ViewFinder Electronic
- ViewFinder Resolution 3,690 thousand dots
- ViewFinder Coverage 100%
- ViewFinder Magnification 1.07x
In those sunny outdoor conditions that make the camera displays washed out and tricky to view, viewfinders will be very helpful.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Shutter features
Fujifilm GFX 50S has the capability to shoot continuously at 3.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds. The camera also comes with silent electronic shutter of 1/16000 seconds. Keep in mind that the electronic shutter may cause "rolling shutter" in some conditions.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Flash and Hot shoe features
Fujifilm GFX 50S has got external flash support but with missing built-in flash. The highest flash sync is 1/125 seconds.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Autofocusing features
Fujifilm GFX 50S has got only Contrast Detect Autofocus and does not have Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster & accurate than Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera has Face detect which makes it useful for portrait photography.
The Sensor has 117 focus points to choose from. Fujifilm GFX 50S has touch to focus. You can use your fingers to adjust focus. It also comes with Tracking Autofocus for objects that move. Fujifilm GFX 50S has got manual focus when required in low light occasions or you require more precise focus control.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Battery life
The battery life (NP-T125) for the Fujifilm GFX 50S is designed to last for 400 images based on the CIPA measurements making it less than its rivals. The average Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X has got the best (870) battery life in this class of cameras.
Following is a collection of Pro Mirrorless cameras that come with the highest battery life:
Fujifilm GFX 50S for various forms of photography
The following diagram displays a outline of the Fujifilm GFX 50S for various forms of photography. To see more, go to the specific paragraph underneath.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography highlights
The Fujifilm GFX 50S has a points total of 89 which is superb, and means the camera is a terrific option for portrait photos. Photographing portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimension, support for RAW photos in addition to the capability to work with off-camera flash.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography info
Getting a above average points tally of 72, the Fujifilm GFX 50S is a fine option for street photography. A decent street photography camera gives a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography details
A above average sports photography score of 69 indicates the Fujifilm GFX 50S is a good fit for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have very good autofocus and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography features
Portability is pretty critical in getting a travel camera. All round, the Fujifilm GFX 50S gets a nice 64 for a travelling camera which makes it a fine choice to buy for your travels.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography features
In case you're looking to pick a camera for landscape photography, the most important aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with it's outstanding rating of 79 as a landscape camera is a terrific option among its competition.
Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
A camera for vlogging ought to offer a articulating display, mic input and preferably image stabilization. Taking everything in to account, the Fujifilm GFX 50S is not really suitable as a vlog camera as it gets a low score of 33.
Fujifilm GFX 50S Alternatives
If you are interested in replacements to the Fujifilm GFX 50S, below is a number of the top rated cameras which fall in to the family of Pro Mirrorless.
The line graph underneath shows you a summary of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus it's highest scoring competitors listed previously.
These are various other cameras you might take a look at as alternatives. To look at a thorough comparison, simply click the "compare" link.