GFX 50S IIvs X-H2vs Z7 II
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | X-H2 (2022) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,399 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 40.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 660g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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