GFX 50S IIvs Fujifilm X-Pro3vs X-S20
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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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.
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
X-S20 (2023)
- You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
- You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
- You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, fujifilm x-pro3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | X-S20 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,599 | £849 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~750 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 497g body only | 491g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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