GFX 50S IIvs Fujifilm X100VIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the fujifilm x100vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 40.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 533g with battery and card | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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