GFX 50S IIvs X-H2vs OM-1 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.
Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.
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
OM-1 II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
- You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
- You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade
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) | OM-1 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,399 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 40.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 660g body only | 561g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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