GFX 100vs GFX 50S II
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
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Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
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.
Who should buy what
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
GFX 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the gfx 50s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | GFX 50S II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 51.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 4K/30p (cropped) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 900g body only |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | GFX 50S II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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