GFX 50S IIvs X-H2vs Leica Q3
Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | X-H2 (2022) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,399 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 40.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 660g body only | 743g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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